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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 wrinkled
Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The last thing Louise saw before losing consciousness was this woman’s face, wrinkled in an unapologetic way, old, shamelessly old, defiantly so.
—Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
When selecting pencil-thin asparagus, make sure the skin is not wrinkled, as this is a sign of dehydration or woodiness.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
Bad potatoes might be mushy, bruised, wrinkled, moldy, or green.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Minutes stretched into hours as Evelyn focused on ensuring her wedding ring didn't slip off her fingers, now waterlogged and wrinkled.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Mushy, wrinkled, moldy, or acidic-smelling grapes should only be food for your compost.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Even if your flight is only a quick duration, no one wants to look sloppy, wrinkled, or feel uncomfortable.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
The metallized effect leaves the pants looking—well—completely wrinkled.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Yellowing leaves can indicate overwatering, while wrinkled leaves can point to underwatering.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
My skin is wrinkled and worn from age, reflecting years of experience and wisdom.
—David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The last thing Louise saw before losing consciousness was this woman’s face, wrinkled in an unapologetic way, old, shamelessly old, defiantly so.
—Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
When selecting pencil-thin asparagus, make sure the skin is not wrinkled, as this is a sign of dehydration or woodiness.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
Bad potatoes might be mushy, bruised, wrinkled, moldy, or green.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Minutes stretched into hours as Evelyn focused on ensuring her wedding ring didn't slip off her fingers, now waterlogged and wrinkled.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Mushy, wrinkled, moldy, or acidic-smelling grapes should only be food for your compost.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Even if your flight is only a quick duration, no one wants to look sloppy, wrinkled, or feel uncomfortable.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
The metallized effect leaves the pants looking—well—completely wrinkled.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrinkled
Adjective
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Because this is a Jean-Luc Godard film, only Lemmy Caution (Eddie Constantine), a rumpled American private eye who seems to have stepped straight out of one of the classic Hollywood noirs Godard loved.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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Vanessa Bonet of the installation art group Dedo Vabo watched over a mission-control monitor deck, as the buzzing craft climbed into room full of braying hippos in rumpled suits.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At 88, the legendary artist, dressed in a black smock, was filmed walking through the eroded sculptural features of the badlands, her face furrowed by age, her eyes still blazing.—
John Burnett,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2026
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At the bottom of the steps, Junior Sister was dressed just as haphazardly, brow furrowed with concern.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When officials noticed, the person crumpled the page and, in front of everyone, swallowed it.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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Some might view that as a bad thing, given that the Broncos’ run-game consistency crumpled after that Dobbins injury.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The entrepreneur and modern-day Hestia posted an uncharacteristically disheveled yet predictably glamorous mirror pic on Friday afternoon, showing her mid-hairstyling sesh.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2026
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Hathaway, in disheveled straight blonde hair parted down the middle to its thick dark roots, does a convincing job of showing us that Mary, while devoted to her art (and her fame — the two can’t be separated), is a mere mortal who wears her onstage persona like a cosmic costume.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The father was wearing a button-down shirt, creased from wear but evidently well-ironed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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Pair with a cropped trench coat, creased denim, and shield sunglasses for an effortlessly cool look.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Louis' scrunched up face got an affectionate giggle out of his dad as the two sat side-by-side at the 80th anniversary of VE Day in 2025.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Mind you, that was also by design — the west side of the stadium was roped off entirely, so that 50% of capacity was scrunched into one half of the building.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Towering at seven feet, with unblinking googly eyes, a shaggy blaze of orange fur and a gloriously unkempt beard, Gritty looks like pure chaos brought to life.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Later, other stars like Stevie Nicks, David Cassidy, and Mick Jagger mimicked the look in a more choppy, shaggy way with bangs, layers, and tons of texture—instead of the sleekness of the original look.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Everything was hot, simple and a little messy in the best way.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Shared spaces were left messy, personal belongings spread throughout the house, decor rearranged and boundaries ignored.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Wrinkled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrinkled. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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