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as in signs
a movement of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea or feeling
a teenager who often shrugs her shoulders in a gesture of indifference
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as in courtesies
an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners
sent a handwritten thank-you note as a gesture of his gratitude
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as in motions
to direct or notify by a movement or gesture
the police officer gestured me to the side of the road to tell me my headlight was out
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Recent Examples of gestures
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
In the afternoon, the moon will make an opposition to Venus in Leo, which is where gestures or our desire for affection become more complicated.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
As the United States approaches its semiquincentennial on July 4th, foreign nations are once again preparing gestures of their own.
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Max Grinstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
Aside from the graphics of the nuggets and hand gestures, Soules' packaging also features a cartoon character resembling Trevillian.
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Melina Khan,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The architect is not one of those people who needs to speak loudly or make grand gestures to be heard.
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Time,
Time,
1 July 2026
Despite such gestures, Israel continues to compete as usual — almost.
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Deborah Danan,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
An introductory section designed by Studio Adrien Gardère will spotlight the savoir-faire of Le19M’s 11 resident maisons d’art, focusing on the gestures, tools, materials and creative processes that define them.
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Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Sometimes support does not come in the form of grand gestures.
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Gary MacNamara,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
Good Lock is Samsung’s official app for deep customisation, lock screens, themes, gestures, and more, and LockStar is the module specifically for lock screen and always-on display tinkering.
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Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
In the afternoon, the moon will make an opposition to Venus in Leo, which is where gestures or our desire for affection become more complicated.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
As the United States approaches its semiquincentennial on July 4th, foreign nations are once again preparing gestures of their own.
—
Max Grinstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
Aside from the graphics of the nuggets and hand gestures, Soules' packaging also features a cartoon character resembling Trevillian.
—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The architect is not one of those people who needs to speak loudly or make grand gestures to be heard.
—
Time,
Time,
1 July 2026
Despite such gestures, Israel continues to compete as usual — almost.
—
Deborah Danan,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
An introductory section designed by Studio Adrien Gardère will spotlight the savoir-faire of Le19M’s 11 resident maisons d’art, focusing on the gestures, tools, materials and creative processes that define them.
—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Sometimes support does not come in the form of grand gestures.
—
Gary MacNamara,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
Verb
Health care executive Rick Jackson gestures to a supporter while qualifying to run for governor at the Georgia state Capitol last month.
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Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gestures
Noun
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And the deals extend well beyond skin care, with discounts on hair and makeup products that address everything from early signs of thinning hair and sparse brows to dull complexions in need of a natural-looking flush.
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Chopper 4 flew over the detention center and observed no visible signs that the facility was being dismantled.
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Small courtesies keep big efforts moving forward.
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With both courtesies and catastrophes refusing to conform, the canton’s school board, publishers, and clergy were forced to produce multiple editions of primers, textbooks, and catechisms; sometimes five parallel print runs were needed for a population the size of a town.
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Luz, the group’s search leader and spokesperson for the day, immediately motions with her hand for the group to drive forward.
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The performing community challenged that notion, tracing the scat-singing and gesticulations to earlier artists including Black jazz performer Baby Esther Jones and cabaret entertainer Florence Mills.
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But on a Sunday morning in July 1595, the groan of the heavy wooden door startled him from his gesticulations.
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Paula waves off a call from Geri about next steps and settles in to make guacamole.
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Not to the American fan who calls it soccer, waves the flag and doesn't apologize for loving his country.
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The optimism in markets Monday could still prove premature, as negotiations over the strait and attack postures in the broader region remain fluid.
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Spending time in challenging postures under high heat (105 degrees) and humidity can build strength, balance, and endurance.
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The agencies building genuine depth here—understanding entity relationships, AI crawlability, the specific mechanics of how different platforms weight authority signals—have a window that will not stay open indefinitely.
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Prosecutors told jurors at trial that the group's actions — including bringing firearms, first aid kits and wearing body armor — were signals of nefarious intent.
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“Gestures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gestures. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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