Gesture
Gesture noun - A movement of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea or feeling.
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Synonyms for Gesture
Show and gesture are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Show" instead the word "Gesture" as a noun or a verb.
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| good | good gesture | good show |
| similar | similar gesture | similar show |
| typical | typical gesture | typical show |
| certain | certain gesture | certain show |
| Other adjectives: standard, single, little, final, last, said, favorite. | ||
Common collocations
| ability | gesture ability | show ability |
Both words in one sentence
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Similar to the Justice League example above, Stan says he needs them back because he has a gesture to show her.
Source: Flipping the Bird -
On the other hand, the gesture does show that even a twisted show like this has a moral code.
Source: Awesome / Family Guy -
The show even pointed out that such gestures can be considered creepy and stalker-ish if the intended recipient does not welcome the gesture.
Source: Grand Romantic Gesture
Cite this Source
Show and Gesture. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/gesture/show
Gesture & Show. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/gesture/show>.
Show or Gesture. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/gesture/show.
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