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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
Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Dozier added a few new wrinkles this time around, with more vendors and a family arcade space.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Both assist with the production of collagen and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
In addition to the sheer scale of the gown, designers David and Elizabeth Emanuel reportedly hadn't accounted for the small size of the glass coach Diana rode in to the ceremony, leading to some visible wrinkles on the fabric.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
This can lead to joint pain, muscle weakness, and wrinkles.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
Retinol has become the default recommendation from dermatologists for anyone looking to address fine lines and wrinkles.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
More women are wearing their wrinkles with pride.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
And with aging comes a slew of changes to your body, both external (like wrinkles, gray hair, and liver spots) and internal (like brain fog, poor memory, and lower grip strength).
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025
Harlow wrinkles her nose, the perfect picture of disgust.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
Rarely does something actually live up to the promise of reducing the appearance of deep wrinkles just as well as the popular injectable sans the needle.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Dozier added a few new wrinkles this time around, with more vendors and a family arcade space.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Both assist with the production of collagen and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
In addition to the sheer scale of the gown, designers David and Elizabeth Emanuel reportedly hadn't accounted for the small size of the glass coach Diana rode in to the ceremony, leading to some visible wrinkles on the fabric.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
This can lead to joint pain, muscle weakness, and wrinkles.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
Retinol has become the default recommendation from dermatologists for anyone looking to address fine lines and wrinkles.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
More women are wearing their wrinkles with pride.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
And with aging comes a slew of changes to your body, both external (like wrinkles, gray hair, and liver spots) and internal (like brain fog, poor memory, and lower grip strength).
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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, 24 Nov. 2025
Harlow wrinkles her nose, the perfect picture of disgust.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrinkles
Noun
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The pants are outfitted with whisker creases at the thighs, double side seams, and slant pockets.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Two hinges mean two creases, which are visible at off angles and when the screen is dark.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These discoveries not only deepen our understanding of fundamental physics but also pave the way for innovations in medicine, materials science, and quantum technology.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
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Artificial intelligence, Petraeus said, will accelerate these innovations.—
Aidan Stretch,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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This creates an intricate network of microscopic cracks that, in addition to visible furrows, help retain the water elephants douse themselves in to stay cool.—
Clare Watson,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
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The balks and furrows, left undisturbed, had other uses too.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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And even the earthbound will feel the benefits — the myriad inventions that have been adapted for everyday use, the economic boost of the space industry, the proliferation of careers that draw young people toward science, technology and math courses.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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Other key inventions from that year include the floppy disk, the first handheld scientific calculator (the HP-35) and the Hacky Sack.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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Hiddleston scrunches his eyes a bit at the statement.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The screen folds out to reveal a high-resolution touchscreen and a set of features and wireless connections that few other models of any configuration can rival.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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If your storage space is limited, look for patio furniture that folds or can be easily taken apart for compact storage.—
Jessica Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Wrinkles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrinkles. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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