smile on/upon
phrasal verb
smiled on/upon; smiling on/upon; smiles on/upon
: to make (someone or something) have good luck or success
Fortune smiled upon us and we won the lottery.
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And as the smile on Messi’s face showed, a meeting with Baggio is too.
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 June 2025
As his box of supporters excitedly cheer, the player quickly sprints through the halls with a smile on his face to join Silver on the side stage.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 26 June 2025
There’s plenty that marathoners can do to keep a smile on their face for as many of those grueling miles as possible, like training smart, fueling well—and choosing a pair of shoes that makes the race fly by.
—Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 24 June 2025
Nail designs to usher in the sunshine mood and put a smile on your face.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 23 June 2025
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 June 2025
As his box of supporters excitedly cheer, the player quickly sprints through the halls with a smile on his face to join Silver on the side stage.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 26 June 2025
There’s plenty that marathoners can do to keep a smile on their face for as many of those grueling miles as possible, like training smart, fueling well—and choosing a pair of shoes that makes the race fly by.
—Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 24 June 2025
Nail designs to usher in the sunshine mood and put a smile on your face.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 23 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for smile on/upon
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“Smile on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smile%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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