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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The news outlet reported that Board Vice President Jon Hartman announced the board would meet again on Monday night to discuss terminating Martin’s contract and placing her on administrative leave among other actions.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2025
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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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Ensure your Wi-Fi router is using the latest software by logging into your router settings through a web browser (check the manual for the address) or its app.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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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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Woman 'Unknowingly' Moves to Germany With Army Husband, Then Stays For 10 Years A third commenter penned a lengthy response critiquing the woman's behavior towards her husband.—
Erica Gerald Mason,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Sean Hartnoll has been analyzing the chaotic behavior found inside black holes in the hopes of coming up with a quantum theory of gravity.—
Lyndie Chiou,
Wired News,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Geste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geste. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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