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

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

I cried through the whole movie, rationing tissues from a little plastic packet until all that was left was the wrapper crinkling in my hands.

From New York Times • Dec. 31, 2022

Elsewhere, pleated silk hung beautifully down from a pink halter neck gown, evoking the delicate crinkling in wings.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2022

She was a short, wide-built lady with wise eyes and a crinkling smile.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama