uncrumpling

verb

present participle of uncrumple
as in ironing out

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  1. flattening
  2. smoothing
  3. straightening
Verb
  • Lighting director Frédéric Dorieux has said that the team aims for light that is soft, even, and full without flattening the face.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2026
  • And there are no placards festooned with Motel 6 and Starbucks logos, flattening the American landscape into a homogeneous blur.
    — David Alm, Longreads, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of flattening
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  • When styling this haircut, use a smoothing serum or oil, which will come in handy after the hair is dry.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Also hard at work are ectoin and panthenol, which are rockstars for reducing inflammation, smoothing texture, and, similarly to beta-glucan, forming a protective seal over your skin to keep moisture in and external stressors out.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of smoothing
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  • What are the risks and downsides of Japanese hair straightening?
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Smooth layered hair with hair straightening products, then style with a flat iron for long, lustrous locks.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of straightening
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“Uncrumpling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncrumpling. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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