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Recent Examples of gestural
One look, covered in what looks like gestural paintbrush marks across an outfit, was stunnnig.
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Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But for all their startling power and sweat, the heavily gestural choreography is presentational rather than dramatic.
—David Benedict, Variety, 1 July 2025
Here, the body is the frame, which holds the infinite gestural archives within movement, while highlighting the female form as both the subject and the lens; the image and the image-maker.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
With much encouragement from Mr. Greene, Mr. Stella turned out gestural paintings in the manner of Franz Kline and Willem de Kooning.
—William Grimes, New York Times, 4 May 2024
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Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But for all their startling power and sweat, the heavily gestural choreography is presentational rather than dramatic.
—David Benedict, Variety, 1 July 2025
Here, the body is the frame, which holds the infinite gestural archives within movement, while highlighting the female form as both the subject and the lens; the image and the image-maker.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
With much encouragement from Mr. Greene, Mr. Stella turned out gestural paintings in the manner of Franz Kline and Willem de Kooning.
—William Grimes, New York Times, 4 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gestural
Adjective
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The resulting image depicts a loose choreography—several children hold their ringed arms in front of them, fingertips touching—but the over-all impression is one of gleeful, expressive chaos.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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It was thought that the simple last scene of Tom readying Ethan’s bedroom and giving the always subtly expressive Ruffalo a moment of quiet introspection would do the trick.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The 988 Crisis Line has trained counselors who are always available to listen, provide resources and send out a mobile crisis team — even in the middle of the night.—
Dr. Theresa T. Nguyen,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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Since June, the nonprofit has seen a 10% increase in the number of people seeking its mobile food distributions.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The main salon features full-height windows and movable décor, connected to a circular staircase that leads to the mezzanine with the dining area.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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Sunday’s matchup will feature a movable object clashing with a stoppable force.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But both grew immensely from knowing one another, and their finding peace in the finale was one of the more moving moments of the entire series.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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One of the most moving stories in the film is the portrait of a father and son bonding over their love of geek culture.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Semen quality was determined by measuring semen volume, sperm shape and concentration, and the proportion of sperm that were motile (capable of moving or swimming properly).—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Moreover, having normal semen volumes, sperm motility, sperm concentration, and total motile sperm counts are not guarantees of fertility.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
21 June 2021
Adjective
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Though deBessonet’s production strips away a lot of the bunting, Ragtime has a stolid and demonstrative core and an educational tone worthy of EPCOT.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
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Mark shot street protests, Pride marches, and Thanksgiving parades—showing how the city’s diverse cultures and identities are replenished by the demonstrative joy of belonging, and how the city at large is enriched by its variety of communities.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Gestural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gestural. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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