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= Smize = 'Smize ' is a portmanteau of the words 'smiling' and 'eyes' and denotes the act of 'smiling with one's eyes'. This is a skill taught to models to appear attractive and engaged without physically smiling, to produce better photographs. Smizing involves squinting the eyes and lowering the eyebrows.

Origins
The term 'smize' was first coined by supermodel Tyra Banks during the thirteenth season of America's Next Top Model. It was developed in order to enhance photos of supermodels and Banks claims it is her secret to delivering a stunning photo.

In Popular Culture
In addition to usage on the show, Banks has also instructed others on how to smize during promotional interviews, most notably Larry King. Another notable figure that has used the smize is German-Filipino model Pia Wurtzbach. During Miss Universe 2015, Wurtzbach 'smized' which Banks complimented her later on Twitter.