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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2
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
Peter Debruge, Variety, 15 Mar. 2025
Brittany wore big sunglasses, baggy track pants and a black T-shirt, while her older daughter clutched her hand and smiled.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2025
Upon entering, Combs turned to the gallery and flashed a smile at family members and supporters.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Joan steps out of the clinic, and her life is instantly different: Strangers smile and engage her on the street, and young men turn to check her out.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 15 Mar. 2025
Brittany wore big sunglasses, baggy track pants and a black T-shirt, while her older daughter clutched her hand and smiled.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
Jurors returned to their deliberations room as Amiri let out a small smile, adding even more drama and suspense to the moment.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2025
Upon entering, Combs turned to the gallery and flashed a smile at family members and supporters.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smile
Verb
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Back on land, Belinda spots Greg talking to the hotel’s grinning manager.—
Alex Abad-Santos,
Vox,
10 Mar. 2025
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The track cover shows a throwback photo of a relatively makeup-free Parton, grinning with her arms around Dean, who dons a white T-shirt and stoic pose.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer famously laughing it off as wildly expensive at $500.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
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My thought was interrupted when Bayes instructed us to laugh very hard.—
Priscilla Posada,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Musk remained unimpressed, dismissing Rubio with a smirk and a condescending jab.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The man lifted his gaze, a thin smirk curling over his mouth.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Smile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smile. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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