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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
Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Many products claim to fade wrinkles, fine lines, and dark spots, but claims don’t always equal results.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
It’s inspired by professional LED treatments used for acne, fine lines and wrinkles.
—Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Get silky-smooth skin with the Foam Cleanser that helps shrink pores and wrinkles, or opt for the iconic Skin Caviar Cream Moisturizer to improve resilience and texture.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
The Pink Skincare Set includes the Age-R Booster Pro, a 6-in-1 wand that not only helps with formula absorption, but skincare issues like hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, large pores, and more.
—Brittany Leitner, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025
Because of that, retinal can work more quickly and more efficiently to smooth fine lines and wrinkles than retinol.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
These pieces roll up easily in packing cubes, resist wrinkles, and work across climates.
—Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
As with everything else, combat adds layers upon layers of new wrinkles to Melinoë’s arsenal.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
When those present wrinkles are ironed out, Rogers is integral to chance creation.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Many products claim to fade wrinkles, fine lines, and dark spots, but claims don’t always equal results.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
It’s inspired by professional LED treatments used for acne, fine lines and wrinkles.
—Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Get silky-smooth skin with the Foam Cleanser that helps shrink pores and wrinkles, or opt for the iconic Skin Caviar Cream Moisturizer to improve resilience and texture.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
The Pink Skincare Set includes the Age-R Booster Pro, a 6-in-1 wand that not only helps with formula absorption, but skincare issues like hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, large pores, and more.
—Brittany Leitner, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025
Because of that, retinal can work more quickly and more efficiently to smooth fine lines and wrinkles than retinol.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
These pieces roll up easily in packing cubes, resist wrinkles, and work across climates.
—Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
As with everything else, combat adds layers upon layers of new wrinkles to Melinoë’s arsenal.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
Here’s a cotton dress that resists wrinkles thanks to its poplin fabric—a tight weave that boosts durability and prevents creasing.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrinkles
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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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The high waist slims creases and hugs snugly above the hip bone.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This domino effect could lead China to leverage its dominance in EVs to yield innovations ahead of the West.—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Mrigakshi Dixit Mrigakshi is a science journalist who enjoys writing about space exploration, biology, and technological innovations.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That foundation set the stage for one of Silicon Valley’s most iconic inventions—the FitBit.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
7 Oct. 2025
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In his most delirious inventions there’s something that at the same time is so simple, so little bird, and so gin rummy.—
Julio Cortázar,
Literary Hub,
6 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
Verb
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The play then folds itself in half, like a man with a bellyache.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
2 Oct. 2025
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When not in use, the blanket folds directly into the pillow and can be attached to your suitcase handle with a convenient clip, and with this in tow, you’re guaranteed to be the envy of your seatmates.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Wrinkles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrinkles. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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