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or geste
as in adventure
an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand
before packing it all in, he was looking for one grand gest that would serve as a fitting finale for his life
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Noun
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In the aftermath of the wedding, Belly makes a choice that leads her on a wild adventure and forever alters her future.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025 -
Designed for just 20 guests across 12 opulent suites (including two dedicated solo cabins), the vessel offers an unprecedented blend of privacy, comfort and adventure.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Keep scrolling to know the fashion happenings of the week.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Sep. 2025
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Chaves references specific happenings, like a family member falling down the stairs and a dog being thrown into the wall.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In this blog, Everest Group’s Peter Bendor-Samuel and Richard Sear bring together their perspectives from years of experience advising global enterprises and shaping advanced science and technology strategy.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Army soldiers, even those in non-combat jobs or those who lack previous firearms experience, must pass a rifle marksmanship test that includes targets as far as 325 yards away after mere days of training.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Gest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gest. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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