emoticon
Example Sentences
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Think of the difference between ending a sentence with an exclamation point and with an ellipsis, or the way emoticons made of repurposed punctuation can be used to denote sarcasm or add playfulness and emotion.
From Salon
“So you weren’t in it for the kids?” another commenter asked, drawing dozens of emoticon reactions, from anger to laughter.
From Seattle Times
When a joke is told, we can no longer resort to a laughing emoticon but must trickle out some semblance of amusement, even if only a genial groan.
From Los Angeles Times
His laughing face remains popular online today, including being used as an emoticon on gaming streaming platform Twitch.
From BBC
If there’s any doubt, add a cue, such as an emoticon, about your tone.
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
