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On Monday, the actress shared her latest Instagram carousel, which showed the actor smooching Alba on the cheek.—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026 Thomas Lennon smooched a pooch, and Falkor glided through the halls of the Indiana Convention Center.—Max Gersh, IndyStar, 28 Dec. 2025
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Blue, a proud Capricorn, has often been spotted courtside at NBA games, on the field at Super Bowls, getting a smooch on the cheek front and center at major awards show and more.—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Jan. 2026 Though Kylie didn't walk the red carpet, she was spotted getting a smooch planted on her by Timothée, who was nominated for his role in Wonka.—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for smooch
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