as in gesture
a movement of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea or feeling
as the argument grew more heated, his gesticulations got bigger and wilder
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Recent Examples of gesticulation
Stewart backed their rote enthusiasm with white-boy disco-dance moves and gesticulations modeled after Colbert’s clowning on his own show.
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Armond White, National Review, 25 July 2025
Darius was also quite good but went a little too over the top with his gesticulations to come off sincere.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 10 Mar. 2025
When contacted by Deadline, a spokesperson for the prosecutors declined comment on the latest gesticulation in the Combs case.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
Musk also has a history of doing weird gesticulations on stage.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Armond White, National Review, 25 July 2025
Darius was also quite good but went a little too over the top with his gesticulations to come off sincere.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 10 Mar. 2025
When contacted by Deadline, a spokesperson for the prosecutors declined comment on the latest gesticulation in the Combs case.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
Musk also has a history of doing weird gesticulations on stage.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gesticulation
gesture
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Set the scene The Rolls-Royce Phantom was waiting at Arrivals, equipped with scented cold towels and treats, Wi-Fi, and phone chargers—a welcome gesture and one that truly set the scene for the lavish and attentive service that awaits at the 56-storey hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Following the death of Eric Dane, the actor’s friends have set up a GoFundMe to support his daughters, but some have met the gesture with criticism.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Gesticulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gesticulation. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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