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as in furrow
a small fold in a soft and otherwise smooth surface
the old woman's face creased into wrinkles as she smiled the curtains cascaded onto the floor in ripples and wrinkles
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as in innovation
something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
the latest wrinkle in digital photography
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as in to crumple
to create (as by crushing) an irregular mass of creases in
sitting down on the bedspread wrinkled it
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Recent Examples of wrinkle
Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
The album teams with moments like this, bits where the music might evoke a modern homespun permutation of greats like Daryl Hall and John Oates or even Prince, and the lyrics add new wrinkles to classic pop heartbreak.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2026
Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
Not all linens wrinkle the same—those made from heavier, longer-staple linens will generally wrinkle less and recover more quickly, as opposed to lighter linens made from shorter-length fibers.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 25 May 2026
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Noun
Riftborne Bazelguese introduces a new wrinkle to weapons.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
The album teams with moments like this, bits where the music might evoke a modern homespun permutation of greats like Daryl Hall and John Oates or even Prince, and the lyrics add new wrinkles to classic pop heartbreak.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2026
Verb
If the cucumbers are starting to turn yellow, have wrinkled skin, or have become misshapen, they've usually been left on the vine too long.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
Not all linens wrinkle the same—those made from heavier, longer-staple linens will generally wrinkle less and recover more quickly, as opposed to lighter linens made from shorter-length fibers.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrinkle
Noun
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Young olive trees have smooth, gray bark, while the bark develops interesting furrows as the plant ages.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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Each year without the dead only deepens the furrow of their absence.—
Sasha Geffen,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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The astronomical pay package and eye-popping performance targets are on brand for Musk, whose track record of innovation is perhaps matched only by his thirst for attention.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Applicants may interpret topics such as climate justice, corporate greenwashing, Indigenous rights, material innovation, wildlife and biodiversity, waste and pollution, grassroots activism, recycling and circularity, and the physical and mental impacts of the climate crisis.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Light-diffusing pigments blur the look of dark circles, blemishes, and uneven skin tone with a soft-focus effect, while the proprietary Flex Form Matrix technology creates a breathable layer that moves with the skin throughout the day—without settling into fine lines or creasing.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
10 May 2026
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The father was wearing a button-down shirt, creased from wear but evidently well-ironed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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One of the victims fled to a McDonald's restaurant where his bloodstained clothes, which were likely cut off by paramedics, were crumpled on the floor near the entrance.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Add a few drops of essential oil (peppermint works wonders) to paper towels, crumple them up, and tuck them inside your shoes.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The Brooklynite was an invention of the bar at the Stork Club, the most famous nightclub in New York.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
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For the unfamiliar, jibaritos are a Chicago invention deeply tied to the city's Puerto Rican population, and here, Irizarry and friends fry plantains to a tostone-perfection.—
Jessi Roti,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
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Simply add an excess of your preferred oil or gel and scrunch away.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
27 May 2026
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As the players headed to their benches and the officials took their customary walks to the scorer’s table for the time out, Atkinson scrunched his face, stuck out his hands, and mockingly clapped toward Blair — who ignored the obvious taunt.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Town Council President Joe Hofferth, R-2, said concerns were brought to the council two years ago as well, and the council is happy to look into the product and other possible solutions for mosquito and other bug mitigation.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama also became a topic of discussion after standing with his arms folded during the national anthem before Game 1.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Today that same location is offering a perfume experience in which guests interact with local artists for a tour into the delicate art of lotus folding and the cultural symbolism of local flora.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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“Wrinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrinkle. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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