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Recent Examples of grin
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Cusack and Burke were photographed grinning ear-to-ear at the premiere of Cradle Will Rock in 1999.
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Laura Millar,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica,
17 June 2026
There were a lot of smiling faces on TV right after the New York Knicks’ momentous NBA championship-clinching victory over the San Antonio Spurs on June 13, but none were as instantly iconic as Chiki Uno’s gap-toothed grin.
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Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Verb
In another, Affleck grinned in a Batman costume while holding one of his sons in his arms.
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Meg Walters,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Cusack and Burke were photographed grinning ear-to-ear at the premiere of Cradle Will Rock in 1999.
—
Laura Millar,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Noun
Labubu dolls come in many colors, have furry bodies, rabbitlike ears, and vinyl faces, and are known for their mischievous nine-toothed grin.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
17 June 2026
There were a lot of smiling faces on TV right after the New York Knicks’ momentous NBA championship-clinching victory over the San Antonio Spurs on June 13, but none were as instantly iconic as Chiki Uno’s gap-toothed grin.
—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grin
Verb
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Even the commander seemed to be smiling.
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Hardcore rockers Turnstile brought up the energy on the Which stage after dark as video screens showed excited fans moshing in the pit with nothing but smiles on their faces.
Noun
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Roy interjected with the mischievous smirk typical of a younger brother trying to ruffle some feathers.
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Her roundup began with a photo of a shadow holding a wine glass outdoors, followed by a selfie with a smirk.
Verb
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The ending echoes the film’s opening, when viewers hear the couple laughing together while playing the piano during a happier chapter of their relationship.
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Imagine tall trees across the lake, a calm breeze, children laughing in the distance, the scent of your old canvas tent – there’s no forgetting the sights, sounds, smells and feel of summer camp.
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“Grin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grin. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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