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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Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024
Illustrations by James Kerr / Scorpion Dagger November 2, 2024
At the end of October, a trim and smiling Joe Biden, no longer the Democratic candidate but still the President, delivered some pizzas to a few dozen phone-bankers at a union hall in western Pennsylvania.
—The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 31 Oct. 2024
Review our list of the top gifts for wives that are universally loved and in high demand, as well as hidden gem that’ll make her smile.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024
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Verb
However, the image of the candidate smiling ecstatically while savagely ripping into her opponent now provides a welcome counterbalance to the apocalyptic vibes of late.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024
Illustrations by James Kerr / Scorpion Dagger November 2, 2024
At the end of October, a trim and smiling Joe Biden, no longer the Democratic candidate but still the President, delivered some pizzas to a few dozen phone-bankers at a union hall in western Pennsylvania.
—The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
Noun
To my surprise, the photographer, also recently divorced and new in town, was taken by my smile.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 31 Oct. 2024
Review our list of the top gifts for wives that are universally loved and in high demand, as well as hidden gem that’ll make her smile.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024
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The crowd erupted into thunderous applause that lasted several seconds, and Rudolph grinned ear to ear, drawing a deep breath to compose herself.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
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Gareth then grins and begins laughing, as guests also catch the unique entrance on their phones.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Everyone close to him felt special and blessed just to listen and learn and laugh.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Jones issued a publicly apology at the time, and McCartney, in a separate interview with GQ not long after, revealed that Jones called him personally, and that the two had laughed it off.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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And so the two men, wielding their mockery, make a show of each chortle and smirk.Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
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Fans on livestreams relentlessly commented on her smirk.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Smile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smile. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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