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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At the same time, record global temperatures and California’s aggressive regulatory actions served as stark reminders of the urgency of balancing energy growth with sustainability.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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While the Supreme Court ruled in a very broad decision last term that the President has absolute immunity for official actions, that ruling does not apply to his subordinates throughout the executive branch.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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In March, Perez was fired from the Department of Correction after filing complaints about his superior’s conduct.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2025
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The civil society, labour unions and companies already with experience and practice of responsible business conduct were bluntly sidelined.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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He was also alleged to have provided a false address to his probation officer, left Connecticut without permission and opened nine new lines of credit, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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This year, Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin will deliver the Democratic response following Trump's address to Congress.—
Sarah Beth Hensley,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2025
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From rising costs and regulatory hurdles to shifts in investment behavior, the art market is at an inflection point.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, anxiety or illness could cause a cat to hide under blankets, though these behaviors are usually harmless and rooted in their instincts or preferences.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Geste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geste. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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