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.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
22 June 2026
The snake topic came up with a smile rather than as a real concern.
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Charlotte Observer,
22 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.
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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
Or a handmade card delivered with a blindingly white American smile.
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Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
22 June 2026
The snake topic came up with a smile rather than as a real concern.
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Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
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Verb
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Wheeler grinned before Hill exchanged high-fives and chest bumps with right fielder Brandon Marsh.
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One gallery features a towering tree with a grinning Cheshire Cat tucked among vibrant begonias and unusual foliage, while other spaces are filled with whimsical topiary creatures, fountains and playful signage that nudges guests deeper into Wonderland.
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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.
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.
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“Smile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smile. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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