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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
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as in innovations
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 crumples
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 wrinkles
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
Some things — Shar Peis, linen pants, prunes — are just supposed to have wrinkles.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Shoes must be polished, their brass must shine, and their uniforms must be clear of any stains or wrinkles.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 17 June 2026
The Intense Lift Cream Moisturizer is also rich in flavonoids, an ingredient that forms an invisible shield against the stressors that cause fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, and a weak barrier, among other things.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 17 June 2026
Collagen-boosting peptides work over time to plump and smooth the appearance of wrinkles, hyaluronic acid hydrates and softens, and a protective cocktail of vitamins A, C, and E shields skin from daily environmental aggressors.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
The Anrabess Palazzo Pants are the kind of travel staple that make wrinkles feel like part of the look, thanks to the intentionally textured, relaxed design that’s perfect for summer.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
There are also wrinkles with conference play.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026
Now’s your chance to score up to 30% off on prestige skincare, like SkinCeuticals—from its CE Ferulic vitamin C to the new P-Tiox serum designed to reduce the look of wrinkles and fine lines.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 June 2026
Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
There are still some lingering discrepancies, wrinkles that the team thinks other collisions between particles with sizes between protons and iron could help to iron out.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Harlow wrinkles her nose, the perfect picture of disgust.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
Move the iron smoothly over the fabric, pressing out wrinkles, without remaining in one spot for too long.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
Some things — Shar Peis, linen pants, prunes — are just supposed to have wrinkles.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Shoes must be polished, their brass must shine, and their uniforms must be clear of any stains or wrinkles.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 17 June 2026
The Intense Lift Cream Moisturizer is also rich in flavonoids, an ingredient that forms an invisible shield against the stressors that cause fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, and a weak barrier, among other things.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 17 June 2026
Collagen-boosting peptides work over time to plump and smooth the appearance of wrinkles, hyaluronic acid hydrates and softens, and a protective cocktail of vitamins A, C, and E shields skin from daily environmental aggressors.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
The Anrabess Palazzo Pants are the kind of travel staple that make wrinkles feel like part of the look, thanks to the intentionally textured, relaxed design that’s perfect for summer.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
There are also wrinkles with conference play.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026
Now’s your chance to score up to 30% off on prestige skincare, like SkinCeuticals—from its CE Ferulic vitamin C to the new P-Tiox serum designed to reduce the look of wrinkles and fine lines.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 June 2026
Verb
That’s because the set is made from ribbed fabric that disguises wrinkles well and gives the set a more stylish edge.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
There are still some lingering discrepancies, wrinkles that the team thinks other collisions between particles with sizes between protons and iron could help to iron out.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Harlow wrinkles her nose, the perfect picture of disgust.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrinkles
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Just south of Alice Springs, in the dead centre of Australia, the MacDonnell Ranges rise from the desert plains like creases on a tablecloth.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
14 June 2026
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Spherical powders ensure a silky-smooth, seamless application that never looks cakey or settles into creases, while vitamin E delivers antioxidant protection throughout the day.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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Chemical innovations were needed alongside mechanical ones.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
15 June 2026
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The country that pioneered so many innovations could also build a healthcare model that protects its people while preserving the strengths of its market economy.—
Wei Zhang,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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My now-husband and I were newly a couple and still working out the kinks and crumples in an evolving relationship.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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The man crumples to the ground while the officer turns to walk away as the other officers stand by.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Oct. 2025
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In furrows of pain, The good now germinates.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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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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No one knows better than founder Max Büsser that timepieces are a sort of modern fantasy, a way of romanticizing the mechanical inventions of yesteryear.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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As for Greiner, she became known in the business world after patenting a plastic jewelry organizer, the first of many inventions in her portfolio that would be wildly successful.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Four exercises, including the toe scrunches, to help improve balance.—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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The clear formula is lightweight but substantial enough to create a cast that scrunches out softly, leaving hair touchable instead of stiff.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
30 Sep. 2025
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The deal was announced Thursday and folds Ona into Codex, OpenAI's coding agent.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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This cozy travel blanket folds neatly into a compact pouch, taking up far less room than expected, and the carrying case can even double as a makeshift pillow.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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“Wrinkles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrinkles. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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