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gesture

[jes-cher] / ˈdʒɛs tʃər /


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It turns zesting into a gesture instead of a task: a quick flick of the wrist, a fine snowfall of citrus oils that hits a warm dish and blooms immediately.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

They have rarely had to contend with those signals arriving in seconds, compressing the space between diplomatic gesture and market consequence to near zero.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

It’s a truly stunning expression of his rage and betrayal — a seething accusation — told entirely through bodies and gesture.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“Poppy,” a multicolored abstract from 1995 created using the German artist’s signature squeegee gesture is expected to sell for around $15 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

I loosened my ribbon tie to hide the gesture.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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