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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
Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
Lloyd Webber will continue writing with Terrio and Major, while Harrison prepares to mount the London Palladium’s raucous annual pantomime.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2024
Earlier this month, another contestant mockingly pantomimed speaking Chinese, and poked fun at Ku’s mother’s Chinese name, in a display many fans found openly racist and xenophobic.
—Lautaro Grinspan, NBC News, 2 Feb. 2024
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Noun
In the shootout, Martinez was the subject of whistles from Lille supporters, scolded for his lewd gestures and acts of pantomime in Argentina’s World Cup final victory against France.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
Lloyd Webber will continue writing with Terrio and Major, while Harrison prepares to mount the London Palladium’s raucous annual pantomime.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
As Myers’ tribute video played, Green pantomimed a hugging motion while standing on the court.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2024
Earlier this month, another contestant mockingly pantomimed speaking Chinese, and poked fun at Ku’s mother’s Chinese name, in a display many fans found openly racist and xenophobic.
—Lautaro Grinspan, NBC News, 2 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pantomime
Noun
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The Hack: Subtle mirroring—sitting in a similar posture or adopting comparable gestures—signals alignment and understanding.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Foxx reportedly exclaimed, reacting to the inappropriate gesture.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Holmes noted that the script also requires her to mime.Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Complementary wine and cheese in the lobby at 6 pm might feature a palm reader or mime for extra fun.Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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As stated, Book was brought in for a visit and could be signed and added to the roster in the coming days depending on how the injury report shakes out for both Hurts and Pickett.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Two months after the end of the Korean War, the United States signed a bilateral mutual security treaty with South Korea in which Washington committed to come to Seoul’s aid if it were attacked.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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The prosecutor motioned to the guard to remove the handcuffs.Lee Chang-dong, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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At Friday’s council meeting, which started about 30 minutes late, Alderman Jason Ervin motioned to recess until Monday.Jim Talamonti | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Dec. 2024
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The sequel is part prison drama, part musical, as incarcerated clown Arthur Fleck (Phoenix) goes on trial for multiple murders but finds a mercurial soulmate in an understanding super-fan (Lady Gaga).Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Many travelers make the 210-mile drive north from Las Vegas just for the clown experience.Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Pantomime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pantomime. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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