Synonyms of pantomimes

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noun

plural of pantomime

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as in gestures

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gestures
• signs
• mimes
• gesticulations
• postures
• signals
• waves
• motions
• shrugs
• indications
• flourishes
• becks
• sign languages
• body languages
• beckons

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as in performers

an actor in a story performed silently and entirely by body movements

in ancient Rome pantomimes performed tragic love stories

Synonyms & Similar Words

• performers
• mimes
• mummers
• clowns
• mimics
• entertainers
• pantomimists
• players
• troupers
• buskers
• impressionists
• pantaloons
• imitators
• apers
• impersonators

pantomimes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pantomime

as in motions

Related Words

• gestures
• motions
• mimes
• signs
• waves
• gesticulates
• signals
• nods
• flags
• beckons
• informs
• shrugs
• signalizes
• flourishes
• relates
• tells
• advises
• acquaints

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pantomimes

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

Disney then filmed Kerry's movements, reactions, and pantomimes, complete with props but without any dialogue to work with, over the course of nine months. — Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Nov. 2025

Trafalgar also has entities that produce pantomimes, distribute live event cinema and sell tickets in the West End. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025