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emoticons

  • plural
    of emoticon.
    emoticon
    noun
    a digital icon or a sequence of keyboard symbols that serves to represent a facial expression, as :‐) for a smiling face. Emoticons are used in a digital message or text to convey the writer’s emotions or clarify intent.

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These included "broligarchy," "Gen Z stare," and an entry from the world of emoticons -- the dynamite emoji.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2025

Conversations between the co-defendants on social media showed they had sent emoticons depicting a smiley face and hearts to each other.

From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2025

Inside Lucky Shots in Minneapolis, installations of large emoticons or phrases like “Sup?” emit a Pop Art feel.

From New York Times ● Jun. 14, 2022

Viewers can subscribe to an individual streamer for $5 to $25 a month and receive digital badges, custom emoticons and other perks.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 28, 2022

My emoticons are puncture-ation marks from the time a dead horse fell out of the sky onto me and my mother.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith

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