How to Use smile on/upon in a Sentence

smile on/upon

phrasal verb
Definition of smile on/uponnext
  • Meanwhile, the man of the hour had a smile on his face.
    — Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 5 May 2023
  • The smile on Danielle Dobczyk’s face couldn’t have been wider.
    — Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2023
  • Jim walked back up the stands and had this big smile on his face.
    — Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • Put a smile on their face every time with this ring tray.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • Ford had a huge smile on his face as the two started talking.
    — Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 8 Jan. 2024
  • The smile on the rookie’s face, however, said a lot more.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, Washington Post, 7 July 2024
  • The space is sunny and leafy, putting a smile on your face on even the dreariest of days.
    — Rana Good, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • 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
  • Nail designs to usher in the sunshine mood and put a smile on your face.
    — Georgia Day, Vogue, 28 June 2024
  • Nail designs to usher in the sunshine mood and put a smile on your face.
    — Georgia Day, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2024
  • 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
  • And the smile on Paul’s face kept getting bigger and bigger.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2023
  • 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
  • Shernoff looks back on that era with a huge smile on his face.
    — Charles Moss, SPIN, 8 July 2024
  • For Turner, the answer is simple: slap a smile on her T-shirt and let that be that.
    — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2023
  • He’s always got that faintly skeletal skip in his step, the hint of a smile on his face.
    — Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
  • What better way to put a smile on someone's face than with some clover word play?
    — Erin Cavoto, Country Living, 7 Mar. 2023
  • With a big smile on her face, Nicki Nicole started chanting his name and the crowd joined in.
    — Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 4 Nov. 2023
  • This is a classic adaptation with a wise soul and a great big smile on its face.
    — Emma Dibdin, Town & Country, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Plus, their cuddly bear design will put a smile on your face!
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Alicia Kutz, her mom, stands close by watching with a smile on her face.
    — Will Lanzoni, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2023
  • His face was damaged, but the soldier had a smile on his face and his arm wrapped around the surgeon who healed him.
    — Tony Holt, arkansasonline.com, 19 Nov. 2023
  • The officers are still armed and command respect even with the smile on their faces.
    — John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 15 July 2024
  • No matter your pick, these gifts are sure to put a smile on the face of any special woman in your life.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2023
  • These upbeat songs are all intended to put some pep in your step and a smile on your face.
    — Amy Eisinger, M.a., SELF, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Kate is wearing sunglasses and appears to have a touch of a smile on her face.
    — Sara Vallone, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2024

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