pantomimes 1 of 2

noun

plural of pantomime
1
as in gestures
a movement of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea or feeling the game requires that you use pantomime to communicate an idea

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2
as in performers
an actor in a story performed silently and entirely by body movements in ancient Rome pantomimes performed tragic love stories

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pantomimes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pantomime
as in motions

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Recent Examples of pantomimes
Noun
Disney then filmed Kerry's movements, reactions, and pantomimes, complete with props but without any dialogue to work with, over the course of nine months. — Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Nov. 2025 Trafalgar also has entities that produce pantomimes, distribute live event cinema and sell tickets in the West End. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025 Talkative characters like the froggish Mallow and even Bowser himself are motor-mouthed and sarcastic, nigglingly mocking Mario for his inability to speak in anything other than nods and pantomimes. — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pantomimes
  1. gestures
  2. performers
  3. motions
  4. mimes
  5. signs
  6. mummers
  7. waves
  8. clowns
Noun
  • Good Lock is Samsung’s official app for deep customisation, lock screens, themes, gestures, and more, and LockStar is the module specifically for lock screen and always-on display tinkering.
    — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • In the afternoon, the moon will make an opposition to Venus in Leo, which is where gestures or our desire for affection become more complicated.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of gestures
Noun
  • Alaska, Hawaiian are consistent performers The AQR also singled out Alaska Airlines as the steadiest performer in the industry.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Definition of performers
Verb
  • Luz, the group’s search leader and spokesperson for the day, immediately motions with her hand for the group to drive forward.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of motions
Noun
  • Demoustier holds her nose and mimes gagging.
    — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 13 May 2026
  • In person, the audience sips cocktails and witnesses top-notch side acts that cleanse the palate between improv blocks, with a mix of nationally touring stand-up, mimes, musicians and more.
    — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of mimes
Verb
  • Pavel Mintyukov signs contract extension with Ducks Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov has agreed to five-year contract extension worth $36 million with the Ducks, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told the Associated Press.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • But what is clear is that challenges remain ahead for Erik Spoelstra’s team even after Giannis Antetokounmpo signs Monday on that dotted line.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026
Definition of signs
Noun
  • Like a medieval castle, where lords slept, blacksmiths pounded, soldiers trained, mummers mummed, and farmers sold their produce, the 21st century armory will be a mixed-use project in the truest sense.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of mummers
Verb
  • Paula waves off a call from Geri about next steps and settles in to make guacamole.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 24 June 2026
  • Not to the American fan who calls it soccer, waves the flag and doesn't apologize for loving his country.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
Definition of waves
Noun
  • Hang out with sheep, meet magicians and clowns and explore the amusement park.
    — Cole Premo, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • The only leaders more buffoonish and lethal than the fairground hucksters elected in our failing democracies are the omnipotent clowns of tyranny.
    — Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
Definition of clowns

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