1
: a small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
specifically
: one in the skin especially when due to age, worry, or fatigue
2
b
: a change in a customary procedure or method
c
: something new or different : innovation
3
wrinkled; wrinkling
ˈriŋ-k(ə-)liŋ 
: to become marked with or contracted into wrinkles
: to contract into wrinkles : pucker
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Examples of wrinkle in a Sentence
Noun
Here's the latest wrinkle in the story—we find out that the villain is actually the hero's father!
He has added some new wrinkles to his game.
Verb
Moisture caused the wallpaper to wrinkle and peel.
His brow wrinkled as he thought about the question.
Try not to wrinkle your trousers.
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Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
The toxin prevents muscles from moving and is used to temporarily smooth facial wrinkles.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 24 Apr. 2024
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Noun
Resurfacing treatments, such as fractional laser therapy, can rejuvenate your skin and even out wrinkles, studies suggest.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
The toxin prevents muscles from moving and is used to temporarily smooth facial wrinkles.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 24 Apr. 2024
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“Wrinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrinkle. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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