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
  • These facilities typically house dozens of robots in large office-like spaces spanning thousands of square meters, where human operators repeatedly perform simple tasks alongside the machines to generate and record detailed data on key physical actions.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Making use of all the available tools and new technologies, the Festival’s Agora showcased a new series of actions and backed successful initiatives that took place both in physical spaces and online.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The protest comes on the heels of the investigation in The New York Times detailing allegations of abusive behavior and exploitative labor practices inside Noma’s Copenhagen kitchen from 2009 to 2017.
    Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Balancing robots in orbit The concept draws inspiration from everyday human behavior.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Sad Dan, Angry Dan, Nuclear Dan … Agree or disagree with the demeanor, Hurley is one fascinating group of people.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
  • His demeanor in them marked a departure from Kim's usual depictions in state propaganda as a stern commander.
    CBS News, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026

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

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