as in laughing
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1
as in grinning
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 sneering
to express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions
smiled at their ridiculous antics and walked away in disgust
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smiling
Verb
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There was no shouting or laughing.—
David Wolman,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025 -
In a somewhat dystopian but highly sentimental video shown at the presentation, a woman drives along a desolate road in search of a sunrise, describing her favorite colors and laughing along with the Saloon concept.—
Abigail Bassett,
Ars Technica,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The exchange went viral, with some amused at Grok’s audacity and others questioning the ethics of the AI.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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But mobster Reggie Fontaine (Freeman), who’s been bankrolling Max’s dubious projects, is not at all amused.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Just two weeks earlier, a jovial Manning recalled working with Jimmy Page and other giants of the music biz in an interview spanning his career from El Paso to Memphis, the Bahamas, and back.—
Jim Beaugez,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2025
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The restaurant has the vibe of a upscale yet relaxed pub complete with dark wood furniture and jovial bartenders who tend the lengthy and prominent bar.—
Cindy Carcamo,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Despite the merry mix-up, Sustr successfully put the ball in the net with 21:17 left for the Knights, who held on for a 2-1 victory in a Windy City Ram Classic second-round game in New Lenox.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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The merry month of May used to be an outlier on the Red Rocks Amphitheatre calendar, and any artist that dared book past September tempted the wrath of show-stopping cold and snow.—
John Wenzel,
The Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Once the Israelites were safe, Miriam, Moses' sister, led a group of women in gleeful song and dance.—
Holly Rizzuto Palker,
Parents,
27 Mar. 2025
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Disruption, destruction, and a gleeful desire to bring about avulsive change have been the linchpins of Republican politics for nearly two decades.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The same jolly collection also returns to the Top Streaming Albums chart for another year.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Winter break is a jolly time of the year for many children.—
Holly Garcia,
Parents,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Leaders who rely too heavily on a cheerful facade risk creating a culture where pressing issues go unaddressed.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Save: La Santa Open for lunch and dinner, this restaurant offers tacos, enchiladas, and other Mexican favorites in a cheerful, modern space.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Where to stay: Interior designer Mark D. Sikes has infused his signature blue-and-white palette into the cheery 28-room Holiday House in downtown Palm Springs—just a 10-minute walk to the vintage market.—
Sara Bliss,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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Breakfast at the brightly marbled Fountain restaurant is a cheery way to wake up and look out on the Court of the Palms that fronts the San Jose Museum of Art.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Smiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smiling. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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