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
Noun
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Kirk remains a sheriff’s deputy, according to an agency spokeswoman, but an internal investigation into his conduct that could result in termination will now move forward since the criminal case is complete.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Moscow’s conduct since the talks last month suggests no desire to end the war with a ceasefire.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
Noun
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His arrest report lists his address as Florida City.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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He had been given an address of an NFL free agent workout near Miami.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2025
Noun
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The women allege a longstanding pattern of such behavior.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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When Manford reported the incident, a supervisor allegedly laughed at her and did not report the behavior to human resources, the lawsuit claims.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
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“Geste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geste. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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