How to Use smile on/upon in a Sentence
smile on/upon
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Meanwhile, the man of the hour had a smile on his face.
—Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 5 May 2023
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The smile on Danielle Dobczyk’s face couldn’t have been wider.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2023
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Jim walked back up the stands and had this big smile on his face.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2024
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That ought to put a smile on Jill Thomas' face, as well.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
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This is a tour that’s gonna put a smile on your face and a cheer in your throat.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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Ohtani was far from the only one who came out of the evening with a smile on his face.
—Jim Alexander, Orange County Register, 4 Apr. 2024
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That’s the one that brings a smile on everyone’s face — and haunts me to this day.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2024
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The black dog walked a few steps into the water with a smile on her face.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
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Put a smile on their face every time with this ring tray.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023
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It’s got that new phone smell and a spotless bright screen that puts a smile on your face.
—Kurt Knutsson, Fox News, 26 Oct. 2023
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The next photo showed the Olympian proudly holding the medal with a smile on her face.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2024
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Vernikov said, turning her head to look at the man, who walked away with a smile on his face.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 19 Aug. 2023
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There’s a gray vape in her hand, worn split-toe Tabis on her feet, and a wry smile on her face.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2024
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But when Scott speaks about him, there’s a constant smile on her face.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
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Ford had a huge smile on his face as the two started talking.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 8 Jan. 2024
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From games and toys to books and crafts, the best Valentine’s Day gifts for kids are sure to put a smile on their faces.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
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The smile on the rookie’s face, however, said a lot more.
—Spencer Nusbaum, Washington Post, 7 July 2024
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These days Holmes talks about his wife with a loving smile on his face.
—Alanna Bennett, refinery29.com, 26 July 2024
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The space is sunny and leafy, putting a smile on your face on even the dreariest of days.
—Rana Good, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
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Even the white face mask on Jaquez’s batting helmet couldn’t hide the wide smile on her face.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
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Nail designs to usher in the sunshine mood and put a smile on your face.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2024
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Nail designs to usher in the sunshine mood and put a smile on your face.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 28 June 2024
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And for much of the next hour, Roberts traversed the diamond with a cigar in his hand, and a smile on his face.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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Make plans to do something that lowers stress, puts a smile on your face and brings you joy.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2024
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And the smile on Paul’s face kept getting bigger and bigger.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2023
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Vonn still had a big smile on her face in the finish area, and her good friend Goggia was the first one to greet her.
—Andrew Dampf, The Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2025
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This is the kind of stuff that David normally says with a smile on his face to be funny.
—Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
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Here are a few fun pieces of merch to put a smile on the face of that special fan – including the one in the mirror!
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Nonetheless all reactions are enough to warm your heart and put a smile on your face.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 May 2025
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Sound & Screen Television grows every year and puts a smile on the faces of audiences in a way no other awards-season event does.
—Peter White, Deadline, 7 May 2025
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