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
  • The Justice Department has historically sought to avoid public investigative actions involving a candidate within 60 days of a primary or general election.
    — ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • And while the challenges of the job don’t excuse the criminal actions, researchers and legal experts said, those experiences can often contribute to their behavioral issues.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of actions
Noun
  • Contracts tied to sporting events, entertainment or pop culture outcomes can very much resemble similar behaviors of gambling or entertainment.
    — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • After two months, the parties could reassess Hamas’s behavior and devise a more durable mechanism for delivering aid.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of behavior
Noun
  • But Ditka's hard-nosed, no-nonsense demeanor only further endeared him to Chicago fans.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The pandemic was a turning point in Selena’s life and demeanor.
    — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of demeanor

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“Geste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geste. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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