Thesaurus results for PANTOMIME

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noun

ˈpan-tə-ˌmīm

Definition of pantomime

as in gesture

a movement of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea or feeling the game requires that you use pantomime to communicate an idea

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as in mime

an actor in a story performed silently and entirely by body movements in ancient Rome pantomimes performed tragic love stories

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Recent Examples of pantomime

Noun

Talkative characters like the froggish Mallow and even Bowser himself are motor-mouthed and sarcastic, nigglingly mocking Mario for his inability to speak in anything other than nods and pantomimes. — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026 In other words, reconstruction in Gaza will remain a cruel diplomatic pantomime, while millions of people huddle in tents waiting for the next humanitarian aid box. — Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026

Verb

Instead, early actors and prop makers probably just pantomimed bloodless violence, at most using bright red cloth to signify gore. — Mark Hay, Popular Science, 9 Oct. 2025 Sanders actually pantomimed his answers, moving his mouth with no words coming out and smiling throughout. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pantomime

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pantomime

Noun

Nyota offers her own words of comfort (and cookies) to Kirk, a nice gesture, but one slightly diminished by Kirk’s inability to connect with Carol and David.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 30 July 2026
Gottman’s research on repair attempts shows that small gestures during a fight, like a joke or an apology, can defuse escalation.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of gesture

Noun

The actors’ movements directly correspond to some of these voiceovers, but at other times the connection is more abstract, such as when Wu mimes gorging on a large bag of packing peanuts.

— Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2026
Demoustier holds her nose and mimes gagging.

— Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 13 May 2026

Definition of mime

Verb

Cancelo is anticipated to sign a two-year deal, offering valuable experience and versatility, particularly at right-back, a position Hansi Flick intends for him.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
In July, over 250 former lawmakers, clerics, professors and other public figures signed an anti-war petition warning of the costs of the conflict.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of sign

Noun

As the teams rotate through all the stations, Kaylin is under a lot of pressure as first the only guesser, then the only artist, then the only performer.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 July 2026
But as an international performer navigating US visa restrictions, Broadway was not immediately accessible to her.

— Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026

Definition of performer

Noun

One morning during my stay, there were even clowns buzzing about—a thrill to receive a balloon poodle alongside my morning flat white.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
This take on the mad clown of Gotham is less Jack Nicholson and George Romero, choosing a more stoic approach inspired by Conrad Veidt silent films and German expressionism.

— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026