gestated; gestating
1
: to carry in the uterus during pregnancy
2
: to conceive and gradually develop in the mind
: to be in the process of gestation
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Complete with a neat writing desk overlooking the dense flora, there is no better place to start or finish that long-gestating novel—or simply fire off a cheeky vacation email.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
The audience leans into legacy appeal, treating the sequel as a cultural reunion rather than a cash grab, with comparisons to long-gestating follow-ups like Top Gun Maverick elevating expectations.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 May 2026
The Incredibles director Brad Bird will also appear to discuss his long-gestating project Ray Gunn, while Ricky Gervais will host a masterclass on his upcoming Netflix adult animation Alley Cats.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
But the film’s distributor isn't showing the movie to journalists yet, and the cast is only participating in very limited interviews – understandable, given all the controversy that has already swirled around the long-gestating project.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
The audience leans into legacy appeal, treating the sequel as a cultural reunion rather than a cash grab, with comparisons to long-gestating follow-ups like Top Gun Maverick elevating expectations.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 May 2026
The Incredibles director Brad Bird will also appear to discuss his long-gestating project Ray Gunn, while Ricky Gervais will host a masterclass on his upcoming Netflix adult animation Alley Cats.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
But the film’s distributor isn't showing the movie to journalists yet, and the cast is only participating in very limited interviews – understandable, given all the controversy that has already swirled around the long-gestating project.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
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“Gestate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gestate. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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