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
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Laporta’s last two actions as president before the election process were to renew Fermin’s contract until 2031 and abandon the European Super League project.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Jackson County alerted local schools to continue monitoring the issue, but law enforcement did not have probable cause to arrest or take other actions, according to the statement.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital that Andrew’s damaging behavior has left the monarchy vulnerable and fueled public mistrust.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The collar will help scientists understand the movement patterns and reproductive behavior of the Sierra Nevada red fox, providing key insights to guide conservation efforts.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Family members of the victims who attended the execution told The Associated Press they were unsettled by Simpson's demeanor in the death chamber.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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Ōkunoshima is home to over 1,000 rabbits, who roam the island freely, and are known for their unusually friendly demeanor.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Geste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geste. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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