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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
Jenny Berg, InStyle, 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
And the gameplay wrinkles weren't much better with the Soulmates twist meaning people were playing (and being evicted) as pairs for the first few weeks.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
Every attempt to seal a deal has expanded the list of issues or created new wrinkles that prevent progress.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
In addition to temporarily smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, the eye serum ingredients also provide long-term benefits.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 June 2026
Soft organic cotton and a fine rib texture combine to naturally disguise wrinkles in this micro‑rib tee.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
The outlet has introduced new wrinkles in weather coverage, including the first 3D mobile radar to establishing a network of thousands of cameras across the country.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 June 2026
Our Defying Gravity Lightweight Moisturizer is clinically proven to improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and skin elasticity.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 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
Your Questions, Answered What is the best night cream ingredient for deep wrinkles?
—Jenny Berg, InStyle, 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
And the gameplay wrinkles weren't much better with the Soulmates twist meaning people were playing (and being evicted) as pairs for the first few weeks.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
Every attempt to seal a deal has expanded the list of issues or created new wrinkles that prevent progress.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
In addition to temporarily smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, the eye serum ingredients also provide long-term benefits.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 June 2026
Soft organic cotton and a fine rib texture combine to naturally disguise wrinkles in this micro‑rib tee.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
The outlet has introduced new wrinkles in weather coverage, including the first 3D mobile radar to establishing a network of thousands of cameras across the country.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 June 2026
Our Defying Gravity Lightweight Moisturizer is clinically proven to improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and skin elasticity.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 28 May 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, 30 Apr. 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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When the wash is complete, immediately remove the sheets and shake them out to help reduce creases, Shields says.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
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Ballots are prepared Another team of workers inspects every ballot, flattening them and removing creases in preparation to be scanned.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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Franco-Argentinian artist Julio Le Parc, whose innovations in kinetic and Op art presaged the interactive art of today, died in Paris on May 30.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 June 2026
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Who knew that one of the greatest innovations was right here, sitting under our noses in midtown this whole time?—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
8 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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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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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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With telegraph machines and telephones from the 1800s, inventions from Thomas Edison’s company, 20th-century TVs and computers and more, the museum covers how technology in media evolved.—
Zuri Primos
June 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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The Lumen cocktail bar, meanwhile, has an exceptional cocktail menu that runs the gamut from beloved Italian classics to off-the-wall inventions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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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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One dancer folds their body, slowly easing their way to the ground, while the others watch.—
Steven Vargas,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Those guest cabins can be built as doubles, twins, or a single with a Pullman bed that folds away to create space for a drop-down desk or vanity.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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“Wrinkles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrinkles. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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