1
as in to grin
to express an emotion (as amusement) by curving the lips upward
the soldier smiled in pleasure when he saw the giant sign welcoming him home
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as in to laugh
to express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions
smiled at their ridiculous antics and walked away in disgust
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as in grin
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Recent Examples of smile
Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
The two pairs of BFFs sit around a booth, finishing each other’s stories and smiling a lot.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
These professional pastry talents will design fantastical dessert menus that will put a smile on the face of even the most demanding dessert divas.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Advertisement There are paintings, dolls and ceramic figures, each with its own expression — smiling, laughing, smirking, weeping or silently shrieking.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
The two pairs of BFFs sit around a booth, finishing each other’s stories and smiling a lot.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
In the right-field Stadium Club at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday afternoon, where dozens of media members gathered for yet another introductory news conference welcoming a star player to the organization, the Dodgers flexed their financial muscles with businesslike handshakes and celebratory smiles.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
These professional pastry talents will design fantastical dessert menus that will put a smile on the face of even the most demanding dessert divas.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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One throwback photo showed Jennifer, 28, dressed up as Snow White as her dad manned the crafts table, while a more recent father-daughter image showed the pair grinning while showing off their costumes.Raven Brunner, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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That goes for fictional pop stars too — especially ones haunted by grinning demons.Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2024
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What’s more, learning is pretty easy when you’re either awestruck or laughing.Rebecca Coffey, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Witnesses told police that after doing so, Wallen allegedly laughed.Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Hadid, in response, cocks her head thoughtfully, stares at Travis, and gives a little smirk.Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
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Think of nervous smiles, insincere smiles, and smirks.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Smile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smile. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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