crinkling

Example Sentences

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Tired and graying, crows’ feet crinkling around his eyes, Djokovic summoned the vintage stuff and gave himself a chance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

“Animal organs, ground up!” one guest squealed, crinkling his nose.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2024

Its smile will be warm and welcoming, with just the right amount of pupil dilation and crinkling at the corner of the eyes.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2024

The conceit was spectacularly imaginative: the sheets had enough form to become both dynamic sculptures and, in their murmured crinkling, significant percussive accompaniment for occasional wails from Sunny Yang’s cello.

From New York Times • Jan. 29, 2023

The Godslayer smiled, eyes warm and crinkling, and reached out to thump him on the shoulder.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor