How to Use smile on/upon in a Sentence

smile on/upon

phrasal verb
  • 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 space is sunny and leafy, putting a smile on your face on even the dreariest of days.
    Rana Good, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The whole look is enough to put a smile on anyone's face, just like the series of Olaf's slapstick Disney retellings do.
    Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2023
  • After speeding across the plate, he was mobbed on the bench, embracing a sea of hugs and high fives with a wide smile on his face.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2023
  • If your dad is that person, Sock Fancy is sure to put a smile on his face this Father’s Day.
    Josie Howell | Jhowell@al.com, al, 9 June 2023
  • The actress shared a carousel of images with Cloud, almost all of which captured the actor with a wide smile on his face.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2023
  • During the first game of the 2023 preseason, Buechele said the smile on Ross’ face, following his touchdown, was the best part.
    Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2023

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