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
  • At a certain point, fans were so frustrated with Tariq’s actions that Michael was receiving death threats.
    Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
  • That has created a public debate between Lisa Demuth and her daughter, Shelisa Demuth, who has criticized her mom's actions on social media.
    Reg Chapman, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • Lynch had faced complaints about inappropriate behavior before.
    Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
  • Riders cannot directly control or override a Waymo vehicle’s driving behavior in real time.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • But Lee-Kim, known for her energy and upbeat demeanor, sees positives.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 May 2026
  • Hurts’ calm demeanor has been well-documented.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026

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“Geste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geste. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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