geste

variants also gest
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
  • However, there were offices within DHS created to hold agents and their supervisors accountable for their actions on the job.
    J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Murray addressed the incident earlier this year, stating that his actions were done in jest.
    Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Jackson's children were placed into emergency protective custody and she was charged with four counts of unlawful conduct toward a child.
    Mason Leath, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The fallout from Bethpage has sparked global conversations about fan conduct, leadership accountability, and the future of golf’s most passionate team event.
    Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Since filing for office, the Davenports decided to move to a new address within the district, raising questions as to his eligibility to serve if elected to position 6.
    Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The Libra new moon addresses disharmony.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle Monitor™ Survey is an ongoing research program that measures consumer attitudes and behaviors relating to apparel, shopping, fashion, sustainability, and more.
    Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Overflowing cans and informal dumping attract wildlife and shift behavior.
    Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Geste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geste. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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