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noun

ˈjes-chər

Definition of gesture

as in sign

a movement of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea or feeling a teenager who often shrugs her shoulders in a gesture of indifference

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as in courtesy

an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners sent a handwritten thank-you note as a gesture of his gratitude

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verb

as in to motion

to direct or notify by a movement or gesture the police officer gestured me to the side of the road to tell me my headlight was out

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Recent Examples of gesture

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Advertisement More than that, these gestures are attempts to make amends or rebalance the scales, rather than arguments meant to change someone’s mind. — Vanessa Bohns, Time, 6 Oct. 2026 While the fourth iteration is cheaper, this model has superior GPS and gesture controls. — Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026

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And there, Guadagnino says, gesturing to a section covered by a red tarp, is where his team built the men’s bathrooms where some computer scientists have a pissing contest. — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026 Aces guards Jewell Loyd and Jackie Young gestured toward officials and security personnel while pointing out attendees sitting in the front row. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gesture

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Noun

In a sign of how serious the warnings are, dozens of Waffle Houses in the Florida Panhandle were closed, according to the company's website.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
There have been multiple rallies and protests outside of WNBA games, including fans inside arenas holding pro-trans and anti-trans signs.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of sign

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Offered with a six-month complimentary trial, the membership paves the way for future savings — courtesy of its cash-back bonuses on eligible buys.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Then about five years ago, Bob discovered his next obsession — courtesy of the Rolling Stones.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of courtesy

Noun

The aerospace company, led by Elon Musk, struck a deal to acquire a nationwide low-band spectrum that will advance Starlink’s wireless capabilities by enabling the signal to pass through walls and other obstacles.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
Duhamel and Asprey also discussed the FDA’s black box warning on testosterone, which has been in place since the 1970s and signals that a drug could cause serious harm.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of signal

Noun

Since many of us spend eight hours a day—or more—sitting in front of a computer, the furniture should support your posture as much as your design sensibilities.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026
While Canal Street’s vendors are prosecuted under a different law, the city’s posture on vending generally is moving toward less enforcement, not more.

— Daniel Edward Rosen, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of posture

Noun

As the investigation uncovers a string of killings linked to a strange ritual, the two are pushed into working together, facing down otherworldly threats as well as unfinished business from Lan’s past.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
As for us, we are engaged in the usual ritual of brewing a cuppa stimulation — our choice today is English breakfast — and foraging for items of interest.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

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