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or geste
as in adventure
an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand
before packing it all in, he was looking for one grand gest that would serve as a fitting finale for his life
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Noun
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After a visit to see Tlemcen’s Moorish architecture, the adventure comes to an end in Algiers.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025 -
Classic breakfast food, fresh fish, and homemade soups fill you up for whatever adventures are in store.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The show's final installment, debuting this holiday season, will bring the story of the supernatural happenings in Hawkins, Indiana, to a close — a story that begins in The First Shadow, and hints at how evil took root there long before Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) opened the gate.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Keep scrolling to know the fashion happenings from the weekend.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Tran first discovered the enchanting venue while vacationing and was inspired to create her own wellness experience for women.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
1 Aug. 2025
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However, similar to Season 6, the cast members will be able to appear on our television screens and share their experience, address conflicts, and lay rumors to rest at their reunion, slated to air in late August.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Gest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gest. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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