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crinkle

[kring-kuhl] / ˈkrɪŋ kəl /


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His voice is backed by light bass plucks, piano chords in the key of C and the crinkle of thousands of tiny plastic wrappers being peeled back.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2022

Macfarlane, a seasoned lead of a dozen-plus straight Hallmark holiday romances including “Sense, Sensibility and Snowmen” and “A Shoe Addict’s Christmas,” is skilled at a Labradoresque eyebrow crinkle that could make anyone swoon.

From New York Times • Sep. 29, 2022

He was startled by noises such as the crinkle of poop bags.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2022

My 3s had a bit of a crinkle in the center now because I wore them so much.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2022

The corners of his eyes crinkle as he leans in and looks me directly in the eye.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi




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