Synonyms of wrinkles

wrinkles 1 of 2

noun

plural of wrinkle

1

as in creases

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• creases
• furrows
• crinkles
• plies
• pleats
• crimps
• puckers
• corrugations
• loops
• tucks
• plaits
• layers
• seams
• crow's-feet

2

as in innovations

something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination

the latest wrinkle in digital photography

Synonyms & Similar Words

• innovations
• inventions
• products
• works
• concoctions
• contrivances
• creations
• devices
• coinages
• pictures
• novelties
• gadgets
• conceptions
• designs
• brainchildren
• contraptions
• gizmos
• visions
• dreams
• fantasies
• originations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• copies
• reproductions
• duplicates
• imitations
• carbon copies
• clones
• duplications
• facsimiles
• dupes
• replicas
• replications
• reduplications

wrinkles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of wrinkle

1

as in furrows

to develop creases or folds

if you don't fold clothes promptly after drying, they'll wrinkle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• furrows
• creases
• folds
• crinkles
• rumples
• doubles
• crumples
• collapses

2

as in crumples

to create (as by crushing) an irregular mass of creases in

sitting down on the bedspread wrinkled it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crumples
• scrunches
• folds
• crinkles
• creases
• furrows
• rumples
• puckers
• ruffles
• ripples
• crimps
• pleats
• knits
• corrugates
• rucks
• crisps
• contracts
• musses (up)
• messes (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• smooths
• irons
• flattens
• irons out
• straightens
• presses
• smoothens
• evens
• uncrumples
• unfolds
• tidies
• neatens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wrinkles

Noun

Auburn’s tempo and pre-snap motions were wrinkles that caught Vanderbilt by surprise. —Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025

Use this face mask and sculpting wand daily to boost collagen, reduce wrinkles, fight acne, and lessen inflammation. —Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025

The Alma Hybrid combines ablative and non-ablative laser technology to reduce wrinkles, improve texture, and rejuvenate skin with minimal downtime. —Nick Franck, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025

Proponents of the shake method swear that shaking out your laundry will prevent tangling, make drying more efficient, and reduce wrinkles in the process. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025

The Bills, who, mind you, have not played particularly good defense this year, gave them something new and maybe some new wrinkles along with it. —Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025

Aside from that, the playmaking has been largely predictable, devoid of the type of creative wrinkles needed to flummox opposing defenses. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025

Additionally, steaming away wrinkles can give you that high-end feel typically found in a spa or hotel atmosphere. —Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025

Cupshe Eyelet Long-sleeve Crochet Blouse The best way to sidestep wrinkles (in my opinion) is by loading up my suitcase with patterns and textures—much like this crocheted blouse with floral detailing from Amazon. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025

Verb

Harlow wrinkles her nose, the perfect picture of disgust. —Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025

Since the material never wrinkles, the pants are the ideal pick for wearing on long travel days or packing in your suitcase. —Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025