gest

noun

ˈjest How to pronounce gest (audio)
variants or geste
Definition of gestnext
as in experience
an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand before packing it all in, he was looking for one grand gest that would serve as a fitting finale for his life

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  1. experience
  2. adventure
  3. time
Noun
  • Steinbach is essentially a walking double-double and should only improve with more confidence and experience.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • While technical climbing experience isn’t mandatory to reach the summit, the mountain is also not to be trifled with.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of experience
Noun
  • Unlike traditional nail polish, gel can withstand any of your final summer adventures without chipping or scuffing.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 19 July 2026
  • The play’s romantic and military adventures are enlivened by the two squabbling supporting character, Beatrice and Benedick.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Definition of adventure
Noun
  • The rental is free for six months, which is the typical length of time a bassinet is used before the baby is too big for it or is able to get onto their hands and knees independently.
    — Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • After a strong start to the tournament, the reigning champions teetered on the brink of elimination throughout the knockout stage, trailing Egypt and England until the closing stages, needing extra time to overcome Cape Verde and Switzerland.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 July 2026
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“Gest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gest. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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