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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
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Below are the ones that blur wrinkles, minimize pores, brighten discoloration, and keep makeup looking fresh all day.
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Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
25 June 2026
Combined with lactic acid, this treatment buffs out wrinkles, increases collagen, and regulates sebum.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Move the iron smoothly over the fabric, pressing out wrinkles, without remaining in one spot for too long.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Some things — Shar Peis, linen pants, prunes — are just supposed to have wrinkles.
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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.
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Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
17 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.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Harlow wrinkles her nose, the perfect picture of disgust.
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Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment, the actress used the Solawave 4-in-1 Red Light Therapy Wand, which our writer raves about for its ability to heal blemishes and smooth wrinkles.
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Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Below are the ones that blur wrinkles, minimize pores, brighten discoloration, and keep makeup looking fresh all day.
—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
25 June 2026
Combined with lactic acid, this treatment buffs out wrinkles, increases collagen, and regulates sebum.
—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
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
Verb
That’s because the set is made from ribbed fabric that disguises wrinkles well and gives the set a more stylish edge.
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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.
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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.
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On top of advances in chips and AI algorithms, a range of innovations in system-level orchestration—for instance, dynamic model routing and edge-first execution—will play an important role in further driving down AI’s energy needs.
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas that are reshaping the materials sector.
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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.
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The man crumples to the ground while the officer turns to walk away as the other officers stand by.
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In furrows of pain, The good now germinates.
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Young olive trees have smooth, gray bark, while the bark develops interesting furrows as the plant ages.
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The Wright brothers launched their airplane factory at a time when Dayton had established itself as one of the world's most innovative cities, according to Lockhart, who noted that Dayton was the home of several world-changing inventions at the time.
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Creativity gives rise to technological progress and transformative inventions, which provide a new driving force for the economy and a focal point for investors.
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Four exercises, including the toe scrunches, to help improve balance.
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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.
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For makeup that tends to crease or settle into fine lines, the challenge is finding a powder that sets without collecting where skin naturally folds.
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Goddard is a wheelchair user and worries about what will be available for her if her institution folds.
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“Wrinkles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrinkles. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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