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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Recent Examples of smile
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 21 June 2026
Peeking out from under her long ringlets, Kidman smiled at the camera while showing off a plunging black silk top with a sweetheart neckline and a white rib accent on her bodice.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 20 June 2026
Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 13 June 2026
Sometimes, all people want is a dependable sportsbike that starts every morning, teaches them how to ride properly, and puts a smile on their face without requiring a software update.
—Utkarsh Sood
june 13, New Atlas, 13 June 2026
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Verb
English soccer icon David Beckham featured a carousel of photos on his Instagram page, leading off with a black-and-white children's photo with a smiling Brooklyn holding Harper.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 21 June 2026
Peeking out from under her long ringlets, Kidman smiled at the camera while showing off a plunging black silk top with a sweetheart neckline and a white rib accent on her bodice.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 20 June 2026
Noun
Folarin Balogun stood at the podium and flashed a bright smile.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 13 June 2026
Sometimes, all people want is a dependable sportsbike that starts every morning, teaches them how to ride properly, and puts a smile on their face without requiring a software update.
—Utkarsh Sood
june 13, New Atlas, 13 June 2026
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Verb
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Fatima grins, before rejoining the rest of the girls' team for one-on-one drills.—
Jasmine Garsd,
NPR,
16 June 2026
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The first slide was a solo shot of Louetta in front of a bundle of pink balloons, grinning from ear-to-ear.—
Laura Millar,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Parts of the ad featured realistic-looking footage of Massie walking, dining, and laughing with the two.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2026
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The High Museum of Art is also hosting a Juneteenth event for visitors to tour the art galleries, make art of their own, listen to stories and poetry, laugh with comedians and dance during a Tambor Party.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Roy interjected with the mischievous smirk typical of a younger brother trying to ruffle some feathers.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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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.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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“Smile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smile. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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