geste

noun

ˈjest How to pronounce geste (audio)
variants also gest
Definition of gestenext
archaic
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. — Amy Lieu, Fox News, 21 Sep. 2018
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  1. actions
  2. behavior
  3. demeanor
Noun
  • This was reflected both in the administration’s statements and actions against the SPLC.
    — Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Tuesday's meeting will also focus on whether lower costs are being passed through to consumers and on additional actions the administration could take to reduce prices at the pump, the official said.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of actions
Noun
  • King was the same person before and after, even if her behaviors became less mysterious.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • If a maxxing trend encourages awareness of healthy behavior, that can be genuinely useful.
    — Jennifer Donnelly, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of behavior
Noun
  • Turner recalled his first game as a rookie in 2023 against the Seattle Seahawks, and Donald’s demeanor.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Not as verbally eloquent as Roosevelt, Eisenhower communicated with a broad smile and a confident demeanor.
    — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of demeanor

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“Geste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geste. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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