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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
Liza Esquibias, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Their decoupling and recoupling keeps Ellie unsure whether to make a move (as her instincts demand) or stop reading into platonic gestures of friendship.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 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
When Kenya ignored the gesture and began to gather people for a speech, Brit left.
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His discomfort evident, McClanahan immediately gestured toward the Rays bench and removed himself from the game.
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A number of protesters carried signs about the stock market tanking and the high tariffs Trump has promised to impose on goods coming in from around the globe.—
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The peaceful protesters waved signs targeting Trump and Musk.—
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The deep space asteroid that recently made headlines for its potential to collide with Earth received its own photoshoot courtesy of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.—
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The very act of looking up from your phone or notes can signal courtesy and enthusiasm.—
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After hitting a three-pointer, Morant motioned his arms to that of a large gun.—
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The friend motioned at her to come in and close the door.—
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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.—
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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.—
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People were waving American flags and Ukrainian flags.—
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Trump waved to a few dozen supporters who were nearby and briskly walked into a nearby building.—
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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.—
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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.—
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In 2025, that emotional fast food ritual is back, this time pixelated and playfully spicy.—
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Your coffee ritual deserves more than a cluttered corner of the kitchen counter.—
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Darius was also quite good but went a little too over the top with his gesticulations to come off sincere.—
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Musk also has a history of doing weird gesticulations on stage.—
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“Gesture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gesture. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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