geste

variants also gest
Definition of gestenext
archaic

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of geste Il sera bien sûr pris en compte que le salarié regrette son geste et dit avoir agi sous le coup de l’émotion alors qu’il venait d’éviter de percuter le jeune, qui a traversé de façon dangereuse et qui a insulté le conducteur. Amy Lieu, Fox News, 21 Sep. 2018 A: While opening his home was a beau geste on your friend's part, closing the door to his boss guest is easier said than done. Michelle Nicolosi, OregonLive.com, 3 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for geste
Noun
  • His actions were neither political nor partisan, but patriotic.
    Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2026
  • Criminal charges are being pursued in connection with the firearm, accessibility of it to a child, and actions taken after the incident.
    Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Noun
  • That’s part of honest behavior, but that’s not all there is to it.
    Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
  • In either case, less experienced users are likely to consider the behavior the result of a nuisance bug and have no idea their device is compromised.
    Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • Knight faced an avalanche of shots last season — 1,583, the fourth-most in the NHL — and handled the flurry without a change in his calm demeanor.
    Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
  • With her gentle demeanor, Suzette is sure to bring warmth and joy to any loving home.
    Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 23 May 2026

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“Geste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geste. Accessed 25 May. 2026.

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