variants
also gest
as in actions
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself
historical fiction in which the hero faces every adversity with honorable geste
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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.
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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
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
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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For some government employees, levels of access to this information is determined by their job functions via a formal security clearance process and vetting actions.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Moorman claims she was fired after reporting their conduct and meeting with federal investigators in January 2025, telling WDRB her coworkers were charging $200 per fraudulent license four or five times per day over the course of more than two years.—
Lucas Aulbach,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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As Israel’s war with Hamas has progressed, Massie has voiced criticism of the Jewish state’s conduct and the U.S.’s involvement.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This means asking deeper questions like: What emotional pain point does this product address?—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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We, in collaboration with our partners, store and/or access information on a user's device, including but not limited to IP addresses, unique identifiers, and browsing data stored in cookies, in order to process personal data.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Earlier this week, the WNBA said any fan caught engaging in such behavior will face prosecution as well as a ban from the league.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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The home’s unconventional shape is based on the figure eight, with the plans influenced by solar paths and climatic behavior.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Geste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geste. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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