smirk

Example Sentences

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He’d study my face and say, “Love it or hate it?,” shooting me a warm smirk.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

The musical indulges her not with a smirk but with a knowing smile.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025

I must be left in the snow, I must be buried in a hole, I must be reprimanded and ordered not to smirk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

Still, his ever-present smirk in old clips and new announces his Delta bro status to the world.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2023

But her smirk slowly changes into a frown as round after round I drop more diamonds and force everyone to play their most valuable cards up front.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan