GESTS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

gests

noun

variants or gestes

plural of gest

as in experiences

an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand before packing it all in, he was looking for one grand gest that would serve as a fitting finale for his life

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Eight dining experiences are complimentary and on-point with food and drink trends.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
There’s a new travel season just around the corner and Lonely Planet has released its list of 50 destinations and experiences to inspire your adventures in the year ahead.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

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Lifeline’s production team creates an enchanting backdrop for the children’s adventures.

— Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Many adventures later, Portillo sold his business to private equity, his chain of thirty-eight restaurants and two commissaries valued at a cool billion.

— John Lanchester, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

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