laugh lines

noun

US
: wrinkles that appear next to the eyes and that are most noticeable when a person is smiling or laughing

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Many of the dummies evolved admirably over the competition’s final hour, complete with fine laugh lines and subtle details like creeping wisps of nose hair, which were gingerly applied with tweezers and Krazy Glue. John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 The superintendent served as master of ceremonies, with performers weaving around him, cameos by celebrities, and slide projections and film sequences appearing on cue to supplement his applause and laugh lines. Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 The formula smooths wrinkles, reduces laugh lines, softens dry patches, and perks up the eye area to deliver plumper, firmer skin. Grace Scollo, InStyle, 4 July 2026 This moderate-strength retinol, which has more than 8,000 five-star ratings, tackles laugh lines, wrinkles, and crow's feet. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for laugh lines

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“Laugh lines.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laugh%20lines. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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