variants
or gestes
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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Noun
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That idea became Take Me on a Story, turning Treasure Island, Call of the Wild, and Studio Ghibli films into immersive experiences (custom for clients, of course).—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026 -
One of his most memorable experiences came in 2008 with a moment in class involving a quiet student.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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For more of her adventures, delicious finds, and tiny moments, follow along on Instagram @juliaviele.—
Julia Viele,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Full Serpent is intended to offer more of Green’s adventures in a future landscape where the past is always poking through the dust, bubbling over with color and life.—
Colin Joyce,
Pitchfork,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Gests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gests. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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