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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
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
The creature’s skin was thin enough to produce delicate wrinkles over the rib cage and was dotted with small, pebble-like scales.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Dryer sheets soften and release wrinkles in fabrics that are prone to wrinkling, such as cotton and linen.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
The right hyaluronic acid helps to increase moisture and diminish wrinkles and age lines.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
One meta-analysis of 19 studies published in 2021 found that, compared with a placebo, people taking collagen supplements had better skin hydration, elasticity and improvements in wrinkles.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
In Week 4, the New York Giants debuted some new schematic wrinkles with quarterback Jaxson Dart making his first NFL start.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Why not add wrinkles with sprinkles of tempo?
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
So, with Horn, the more wrinkles the better.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2025
Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
The Crinkle Nylon Cinchable Jacket is lightweight and ultra-packable, as the crinkly material disguises wrinkles even after it’s been stuffed in a suitcase.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
The creature’s skin was thin enough to produce delicate wrinkles over the rib cage and was dotted with small, pebble-like scales.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Dryer sheets soften and release wrinkles in fabrics that are prone to wrinkling, such as cotton and linen.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
The right hyaluronic acid helps to increase moisture and diminish wrinkles and age lines.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
One meta-analysis of 19 studies published in 2021 found that, compared with a placebo, people taking collagen supplements had better skin hydration, elasticity and improvements in wrinkles.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
In Week 4, the New York Giants debuted some new schematic wrinkles with quarterback Jaxson Dart making his first NFL start.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Why not add wrinkles with sprinkles of tempo?
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
So, with Horn, the more wrinkles the better.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2025
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, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrinkles
Noun
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LaLonde also recommends shaking out your towels before moving them to the dryer to release any creases and wrinkles.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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At the Loewe show on Friday, Chamberlain opted for tight, tiny curls next to silver shadow in her eye creases and a dark red lip.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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Underscoring this urgency is the emergence of regulations like Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which are driving innovations in sustainable fabric sourcing and waste reduction.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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If everyone is talking about AI, that’s in part because the publicization of those innovations has generated exponentially growing revenues for the companies developing those models.—
Yoshua Bengio,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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Others are relatively modern inventions, like Ghostface and the Babadook, whose haunting visages have put them among the ranks of early Universal Monsters.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Sketch ridiculous inventions, stage a mini talent show, or build something with whatever's at hand.—
Cas Holman,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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
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Brackett also folds multi-purpose activities into her life, like going to get massages or taking walks.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The blanket can be used on a comfortable surface like a couch, folds neatly for storage or travel, and provides a versatile at-home sauna experience without taking up a dedicated space.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Wrinkles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrinkles. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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