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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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As previously reported, the first season followed Wednesday's (Jenna Ortega) adventures as a new student at Nevermore Academy.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 July 2025 -
Rather than focusing on arts and crafts or outdoor adventures, students in grades 6-12 will spend two weeks learning the fundamentals of building a digital career.—
Katie Salcius,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Moving on to the world of beauty, Ulta comes in clutch with its Big Summer Beauty Sale that always turns out to be one of the most memorable shopping happenings of the year.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
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Sign up for The Eat Index, our weekly food newsletter, and find out where to eat and get the latest restaurant happenings in Orange County.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
9 July 2025
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But three winners on this year’s list feel a world away from the Mediterranean and provide very different landscapes and experiences for travelers.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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On July 7, Richardson, who played Julia McNamara in the series, was feeling sentimental and reflected on the cast's experience filming the six-season drama in an Instagram post.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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“Gest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gest. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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