How to Use teary-eyed in a Sentence

teary-eyed

adjective
  • In the above video, Scott and a teary-eyed Braeden view the new set for the first time.
    The Deadline Tv Team, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
  • This sweet tune is slow enough to keep up with and will leave you and your mom teary-eyed in the best way.
    Natalie Maher, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Biles saw the post, shared it, and added a handful of teary-eyed emojis.
    Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 9 Oct. 2023
  • Friends snapped pictures of a teary-eyed Kyu as Cindy glided down the aisle.
    Claire Ballor, Dallas News, 14 May 2023
  • While accepting the award, the teary-eyed singer gave Natali a sweet shoutout.
    Emily Krauser, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2024
  • At one point, the 38-year-old Good American mogul confronts a teary-eyed Kim.
    Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Two women in the group became teary-eyed at the recognition.
    Rosalind Cummings-Yeates, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2024
  • At the after party, Katelyn got teary-eyed talking about the struggle of the group date.
    Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024
  • At the Matamoros school, more teary-eyed children arrive each day.
    Arelis R. Hernández, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2023
  • Geordie missed Will’s teary-eyed last sermon and emotional farewells with Mrs. C and Leonard.
    Mandi Bierly, TVLine, 23 June 2024
  • The final scene of the video shows a teary-eyed Rosalía wearing a sparkling ring on her finger and holding a red ring box in her hand.
    Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Gabriel, who sat next to her, also appeared teary-eyed during the moment.
    Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Sandy Helberg got teary-eyed on the red carpet remembering his times at the theater in the 1980s.
    Emiliana Betancourt, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
  • One laughter attack with a campmate—the kind that feeds on itself—left us gasping and teary-eyed.
    Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2023
  • At the 3:15 minute mark, a teary-eyed Rosalía appears flaunting her diamond ring while holding the box on the same hand.
    Griselda Flores, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2023
  • As Gus finishes his narration in the present day, a teary-eyed Big Man inquires about his role in the story.
    Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024
  • Jonathan Bennett is getting a little teary-eyed looking back at how far he's come.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
  • The reaction in Cannes — which included a 15-minute, teary-eyed standing ovation — was the initial spark that lit the fuse under the film.
    Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2023
  • Friends who arrived at my door teary-eyed forced the unintended response of me having to grieve with them on their timetable, rather than my own.
    Alisyn Camerota, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024
  • Sarsgaard, too, got teary-eyed, and his wife Maggie Gyllenhaal was there to capture it all, taking a video of the ovation.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Kaleena knew her fate before it was announced, teary-eyed and emotional as Kish, with a tremble in her voice, asked her and Alisha to pack their knives and go.
    Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
  • But a teary-eyed grandmother hugged him after the game Saturday and thanked him for coming to Scecina.
    Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Mar. 2023
  • The first lady appeared teary-eyed and Biden emotional with his head bowed and at times with his eyes closed, looking up to place his hand on his heart as the cases were brought out.
    Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Other residents stood teary-eyed with neighbors, watching the smoke billow as they were sprayed with mist.
    Daniel Kool, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Hundreds of teary-eyed locals reeling from today's tragedy at Apalachee High School gathered tonight for a vigil to help process the shooting and mourn the four victims.
    NBC News, 5 Sep. 2024
  • Cavallari responded with a teary-eyed emoji followed by a white heart in the comments.
    Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2024
  • The young boy’s photos were on display on the court, flanking teary-eyed speakers who remembered his smile and his innocence.
    Nouran Salahieh, CNN, 18 Oct. 2023
  • The first, a highlight compilation of his career, ended with a standing ovation for a teary-eyed Gasol.
    Staff Writer follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2023
  • In the moments after the ball hit the girl, Kato can be seen seemingly apologizing and comforting the teary-eyed youngster.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 5 June 2023
  • The Weeknd reposted the video to his Instagram, captioning with a single teary-eyed, smiling emoji.
    Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2023

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