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as in gesture
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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as in mime
an actor in a story performed silently and entirely by body movements
in ancient Rome pantomimes performed tragic love stories
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Recent Examples of pantomime
Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
Lloyd Webber will continue writing with Terrio and Major, while Harrison prepares to mount the London Palladium’s raucous annual pantomime.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2024
Earlier this month, another contestant mockingly pantomimed speaking Chinese, and poked fun at Ku’s mother’s Chinese name, in a display many fans found openly racist and xenophobic.
—Lautaro Grinspan, NBC News, 2 Feb. 2024
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Noun
In the shootout, Martinez was the subject of whistles from Lille supporters, scolded for his lewd gestures and acts of pantomime in Argentina’s World Cup final victory against France.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
Lloyd Webber will continue writing with Terrio and Major, while Harrison prepares to mount the London Palladium’s raucous annual pantomime.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
As Myers’ tribute video played, Green pantomimed a hugging motion while standing on the court.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2024
Earlier this month, another contestant mockingly pantomimed speaking Chinese, and poked fun at Ku’s mother’s Chinese name, in a display many fans found openly racist and xenophobic.
—Lautaro Grinspan, NBC News, 2 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pantomime
Noun
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The Hack: Subtle mirroring—sitting in a similar posture or adopting comparable gestures—signals alignment and understanding.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Foxx reportedly exclaimed, reacting to the inappropriate gesture.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Irwin talking up the merits of a mime is especially funny.Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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The chorus to the song Swift’s dad, Scott, said was his favorite offers drum punches that mime the exclamation marks in the song title.Bryan West, The Tennessean, 18 Apr. 2024
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In one scene where Ellen’s estate agent husband Thomas (Nicholas Hoult) has come to Orlok’s Transylvanian castle to sign papers on the vampire’s new German property, Thomas nicks his finger with a knife while cutting bread.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
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At issue is a collection that allegedly includes everything from contracts and agreements signed by Presley, to a telegram from associates congratulating Elvis and his then-wife Priscilla on the birth of their daughter, Lisa Marie.Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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The prosecutor motioned to the guard to remove the handcuffs.Lee Chang-dong, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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At Friday’s council meeting, which started about 30 minutes late, Alderman Jason Ervin motioned to recess until Monday.Jim Talamonti | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Dec. 2024
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Luna rocked a black and red creepy clown look, while Miles dressed up and dabbed as DJ Marshmello.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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Taking place 27 years before Stephen King’s original novel (because Pennywise only shows up in 27-year intervals), the show will explore the town’s first sightings and experiences with the dancing clown.Lucy Ford, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Pantomime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pantomime. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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