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.
Examples of smile on/upon in a Sentence
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Now, his parents, Marc and Morgan Cram, are grieving his devastating death by remembering their son as someone who looked for fun everywhere and loved sports and performing — all accomplished with an ever-present smile on his face.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
The twins, along with their friends and their dad, Good Morning America host Michael Strahan, sang happy birthday as Isabella had a big smile on her face.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 29 May 2024
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
Having fun is, in fact, cosmically mandated as your ruler the Moon dances into your 5th House of Bliss, making this the perfect time to seek out exciting experiences and activities that put a smile on your face.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2024
There’s beautiful architecture, excellent dining, waterfront views, quaint streets, and an indescribably welcoming spirit that just puts a smile on your face.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 May 2024
Harold Kent Roberts was the kind of person who always had a smile on his face, according to his family.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2024
Someone who could always lift your spirits, someone who was welcome in your home, and always showed up with a smile on his face.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
Someone who could always lift your spirits, someone who was welcome in your home and always showed up with a smile on his face.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2024
Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
The twins, along with their friends and their dad, Good Morning America host Michael Strahan, sang happy birthday as Isabella had a big smile on her face.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 29 May 2024
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
Having fun is, in fact, cosmically mandated as your ruler the Moon dances into your 5th House of Bliss, making this the perfect time to seek out exciting experiences and activities that put a smile on your face.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2024
There’s beautiful architecture, excellent dining, waterfront views, quaint streets, and an indescribably welcoming spirit that just puts a smile on your face.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 May 2024
Harold Kent Roberts was the kind of person who always had a smile on his face, according to his family.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2024
Someone who could always lift your spirits, someone who was welcome in your home, and always showed up with a smile on his face.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
Someone who could always lift your spirits, someone who was welcome in your home and always showed up with a smile on his face.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2024
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“Smile on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smile%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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