: a group of keyboard characters (such as :-)) that typically represents a facial expression or suggests an attitude or emotion and that is used especially in computerized communications (such as email) compare emoji
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Recent Examples on the WebAn emoticon conveying the smugness felt after giving an unexpected explanation of the origins of one’s wealth and success. Madeline Hester, The New Yorker, 2 July 2022 In an Instagram emoticon response to Coachella’s more cryptic post, the Swedish House Mafia account signaled that, yes, it’s their three silhouettes seen walking into the sunset in a photo the festival posted. Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Oct. 2021 There was also a smiley face emoticon drawn on the sheet. Peter J Reilly, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2021 Her tweet was accompanied by an emoticon of a broken heart. Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Feb. 2021 Jake Funk, who was held out of Saturday’s game at Indiana for issues related to last month’s COVID-19 outbreak, reacted to the news with a broken heart emoticon. Edward Lee, baltimoresun.com, 2 Dec. 2020 For those who are unfamiliar, the yellow emoticon currently has downturned eyes and wears a white mask. Dalvin Brown, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2020 Otherwise basic pieces include embroidered-on kitschy phrases or emoticons, at not-so-cheap prices. Eliza Huber, refinery29.com, 4 May 2020 Sending Facebook hugs just got easier, thanks to this new emoticon. Arlene Martinez, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2020 See More