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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They had been expected to argue that severe mental disease or defect caused Purdy not to comprehend that his conduct was wrong.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2025
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Chief Ashley Wilson, 40, of the Nicholls Police Department was arrested on suspicion of inappropriate conduct involving a 15-year-old, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said in a June 20 news release.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
Noun
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The architectural showstopper, flanked by grand Corinthian arches, is considered one of the British capital’s most elegant and exclusive addresses, a magnet for high-profile names past and present.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 June 2025
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Prospective attendees will need to provide their full name, phone number, email and address.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Barking is still a natural behavior for deaf dogs, and while the tone or volume may differ, their need to vocalize remains.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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For some people, tracking data does help nudge them toward healthier behaviors.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2025
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“Geste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geste. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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