gesticulative

Definition of gesticulativenext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gesticulative
Adjective
  • Mary Lovelace O’Neal, whose gestural abstractions consistently ran against the grain, defying the demands placed upon Black painters by critics and artists alike, died on Sunday in Mérida, Mexico.
    Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 13 May 2026
  • In the great room, Gibson took cues from a rug Christian Bérard created for Nelson Rockefeller’s Fifth Avenue apartment, amplifying its gestural floral pattern in a custom carpet and then carrying the motif up the walls.
    David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The report conducted by the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California analyzed 2023-24 traffic stop data and found that Sacramento police disproportionately stopped Black drivers, often for minor vehicle equipment or non-moving violations.
    Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
  • Domingo nails it and is very moving.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 June 2026
Adjective
  • This movable garden bed is ideal for adding character to your growing space.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
  • The moveable feast, which cruises along Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal Waterway, will raise funds for LGBTQ-youth organizations and feature a live DJ, open bar and positive vibes.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
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“Gesticulative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gesticulative. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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