crinkled
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Our critic raved that “Carol Bove is an illusionist. Under her spell, steel is transformed into supple leather, sagging vinyl, crinkled plastic.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Some are voice acting, transferring skills they may have honed in animated movies or TV shows, while others are contributing their likenesses through advanced motion-capture technology that can replicate furrowed brows and crinkled cheeks.
From New York Times ● Mar. 18, 2024
They’re crinkled to reflect the light, making the medals shine.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 8, 2024
She is holding small scraps of paper, crinkled photos that appear to have been torn from magazines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2023
“What is in tonight’s stew, Mrs. Wigginbottom?” choked Mr. Slammer, his beardless face crinkled like a prune.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
