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 innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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For some government employees, levels of access to this information is determined by their job functions via a formal security clearance process and vetting actions.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
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In 2018, Mota was convicted of misdemeanor reckless conduct with a firearm and carrying a firearm while under the influence after accidentally discharging a gun in Brooks' apartment.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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The royal family’s official website explains that there are no strict codes of conduct for meeting royals, only suggested traditional courtesies.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Call or go on the website of your utilities company to get your latest bill in your name and address.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
10 July 2025
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The address for the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo is 3411 Sherman Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
10 July 2025
Noun
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As for longer-simmering, perhaps more structural market behaviors that should raise eyebrows?—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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The unusual behavior of Grok 4, the AI model that Musk’s company xAI released late Wednesday, has surprised some experts.—
Matt O’Brien,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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“Geste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geste. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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