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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Throughout the performance, captured and shared on social media, Irving maintained a light smile on her face and continued onward.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025
Ja’Cere’s infectious laughter put a smile on everyone’s face, as his fit of the giggles filled the room with joy.
—Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
DeLeon spends most of his days with an optimistic worldview, keeping a smile on his face and a sense of humor.
—Tabius McCoy, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2025
The three-time Academy Award nominee appeared to be in high spirits during his outing with de Armas, as evidenced by the large smile on his face.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025
Ja’Cere’s infectious laughter put a smile on everyone’s face, as his fit of the giggles filled the room with joy.
—Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
DeLeon spends most of his days with an optimistic worldview, keeping a smile on his face and a sense of humor.
—Tabius McCoy, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2025
The three-time Academy Award nominee appeared to be in high spirits during his outing with de Armas, as evidenced by the large smile on his face.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Smile on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smile%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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