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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The bride had a radiant smile on her face and showed off her engagement ring in one close-up photo from the shoot.
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Michael Nied, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Carson Beck walked off the practice field Thursday with a smile on his face.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
The acclaimed Cajun/swing outfit is revered for its impressive and passionate performances and for delivering tunes that will put a smile on your face and perhaps a spring in your step.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
Betsy is also a great leader in the room who works hard and always has a smile on her face.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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Michael Nied, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Carson Beck walked off the practice field Thursday with a smile on his face.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
The acclaimed Cajun/swing outfit is revered for its impressive and passionate performances and for delivering tunes that will put a smile on your face and perhaps a spring in your step.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
Betsy is also a great leader in the room who works hard and always has a smile on her face.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for smile on/upon
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“Smile on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smile%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 9 Aug. 2025.
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