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as in sign
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 courtesy
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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Recent Examples of gesture
Rob Rossi, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Norris then gestures to the security team.
—Alexandra Duggan, Idaho Statesman, 10 Apr. 2025
Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
In an attempt to launch his counterpoint, O’Leary began animatedly gesturing and was abruptly confronted.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Nor was there much of a budget for players’ equipment and meals, let alone small gestures that Shero insisted were necessary — such as sending flowers to the wife of a player who signed as a free agent.
—Rob Rossi, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Norris then gestures to the security team.
—Alexandra Duggan, Idaho Statesman, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
His discomfort evident, McClanahan immediately gestured toward the Rays bench and removed himself from the game.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
In an attempt to launch his counterpoint, O’Leary began animatedly gesturing and was abruptly confronted.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gesture
Noun
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Tingling, numbness, and buzzing While severe pain and burning are typical symptoms, tingling and buzzing sensations, along with numbness, can also be early signs of shingles.—
Cheyenne Buckingham,
SELF,
17 Apr. 2025
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And where the signs of new beginnings are evident everywhere.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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United were purposeful and tenacious from the start and cruised to an early lead courtesy of a splendid solo goal from Bizet in the sixth minute.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Nintendo revealed a lot of information about the Switch 2, courtesy of yesterday's Nintendo Direct stream.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Correa noticed López motioning toward his leg during a walk of Jonathan India and immediately went to the mound for a visit.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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After hitting a three-pointer, Morant motioned his arms to that of a large gun.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The addition of stunt design brings the total number of competitive categories to 25 — a thrilling signal that the Academy is embracing long-overdue change, driven not by trend, but by truth: These artists, who exist in every facet of our favorite movies, are essential to the storytelling process.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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While Roblox shareholders have also certainly noticed the early success of A Minecraft Movie, the market is not sending clear signals.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Counter-protesters posted up on street corners outside the college campus, waving pro-Trump flags and gathering signatures for the latest effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom from office.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Sallas and his team cater to both beginner and intermediate riders, educating on everything from surf etiquette and wave knowledge to performing more advanced maneuvers like cutbacks and snaps.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside Online,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But while many corporate leaders can talk the theory of anti-fragility, only a select cohort truly embody a posture that not only survives but actually thrives during crises.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Trump is enacting Project 2025 nearly to the letter, deploying executive orders, lawsuits, and rhetorical bombast in an effort to force judges, law firms, cultural institutions, university presidents, and press barons into postures of pitiable obedience.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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From home births to birth centers, spiritual rituals to structural advocacy, their choices aren’t just personal, but collective.—
Stephanie Long,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
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According to a new WalletHub survey, many consumers are planning to skip some of the holiday's traditional rituals like dyeing eggs because of high prices.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Musk also has a history of doing weird gesticulations on stage.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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Darius was also quite good but went a little too over the top with his gesticulations to come off sincere.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Gesture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gesture. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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