emoticon
Example Sentences
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There’s been a resurgence recently of “vintage hearts” in videos, like the emoticon <3, Mr. Sullivan said.
From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2023
“To all the Tweeps who decided to make today your last day: thanks for being incredible teammates through the ups and downs,” she tweeted with a saluting emoticon.
From Washington Times • Nov. 18, 2022
Others had grown suspicious of his emoticon use: one wrote that anyone “who uses the ‘!?’ emoji is totally a middle-aged man.”
From Washington Post • May 11, 2021
He argued that his use of the tongue-out emoticon “:-P” suggested that he was making statements in jest and not as serious threats.
From Slate • Nov. 26, 2019
Like a little happy but somewhat clueless emoticon.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
Vocabulary lists containing emoticon
Computer Science and Technology - Introductory
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Computer Science and Technology - High School
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