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
Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Ohtani is a do-everything talent, who does it all with a smile – and with the occasional, satisfying bat flip.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
And, of course, Hawke's killer, sporting a smiling horned mask, is there to stalk them from beyond the grave.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
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Verb
With a smile and clear conviction, greet your son warmly and invite him to begin his day with a calming exercise.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Ohtani is a do-everything talent, who does it all with a smile – and with the occasional, satisfying bat flip.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
The 34-year-old Cary, North Carolina, native then smiles.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
And, of course, Hawke's killer, sporting a smiling horned mask, is there to stalk them from beyond the grave.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smile
Verb
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The water-resistant design features a grinning bird in a pilgrim hat perched atop a giant pumpkin adorned with a festive greeting.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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Irwin said, grinning ear-to-ear.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In another image, the Chinese leader appears to grin with his eyes shut, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi laughing by his side.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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The grandmas who pass down recipes, the sisters who keep us laughing, the besties who show up with love, and the moms who make sure the table is full.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That comment and a smirk from Holly pushed her over the edge.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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As Hedda battles with herself, there’s a rage simmering underneath every smirk and every one of her bleak and destructive actions.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Smile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smile. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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