variants
also gest
as in actions
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself
historical fiction in which the hero faces every adversity with honorable geste
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Recent Examples of geste
Il sera bien sûr pris en compte que le salarié regrette son geste et dit avoir agi sous le coup de l’émotion alors qu’il venait d’éviter de percuter le jeune, qui a traversé de façon dangereuse et qui a insulté le conducteur.
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Amy Lieu, Fox News, 21 Sep. 2018
A: While opening his home was a beau geste on your friend's part, closing the door to his boss guest is easier said than done.
—Michelle Nicolosi, OregonLive.com, 3 Aug. 2017
Amy Lieu, Fox News, 21 Sep. 2018
A: While opening his home was a beau geste on your friend's part, closing the door to his boss guest is easier said than done.
—Michelle Nicolosi, OregonLive.com, 3 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for geste
Noun
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These seemingly small actions can lead to dry grass ignition, potentially sparking a wildfire.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Davila pegged the hit to investors resulting from her criminal conduct at $381 million.—
Mercury News,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
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Trump has been broadly critical of Ukraine's conduct since returning to office, repeatedly framing Kyiv as the main impediment to a peace deal.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The family’s address and the address of her husband’s previous employer have been posted all over social media.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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Your name, current and previous addresses, phone number, Social Security number, date of birth, and current and previous employers are also listed on your credit history.—
Alexandria White,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Intrigued, researchers took a closer look at the fish, tested their DNA and kept a few in an aquarium to observe their behavior.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
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Majors also told the outlet that processing his own experiences with abuse has led him to understand more about his own behavior in relationships.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Geste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geste. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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