A slow smile dawned across her features as she looked at Whitney.

Her eyes widened, then grew wider still while a slow smile dawned across her pretty features.

A smile of satisfaction slowly dawned on his black and hairy face.

A smile was dawning on his face.

His smile dawned slow and bright, as if he were anticipating the challenge.

A very slow and unexpected smile dawned on her face.

A shaky, twitching smile dawned, and he turned bright red.

Berchik looked at the tall man, and a smile of recognition dawned upon his face.

Jamie nodded, a slow smile dawning on his face.

I thought I had affronted him, but then his smile dawned.