Sentence examples for an affectionate gesture from inspiring English sources

It's less an aggressive play for the Asian market than an affectionate gesture towards it.

Edith became, according to Nathan, an "effigy of her owner". In one portrait, taken on the beach at Ocracoke, North Carolina, Edith cradles a conch shell like it is a doll, while Wright gently tugs in an affectionate gesture at Edith's hair, which is pulled into a long blond ponytail to match Wright's own.

In one portrait, taken on the beach at Ocracoke, North Carolina, Edith cradles a conch shell like it is a doll, while Wright gently tugs in an affectionate gesture at Edith's hair, which is pulled into a long blond ponytail to match Wright's own.

Asking for help can even be an affectionate gesture.

Pair this with an affectionate gesture, such as a hug, a kiss, or a caress.

In addition, making physical contact often opens the door to him making an affectionate gesture towards you later on where he holds your hand, puts his arm around you or kisses you.

Olivier's decision to include Hay Fever in the repertory of his hard-won new theatre in 1966 was not only a charmingly affectionate gesture; it gave notice of his intention to maintain high levels of glamour at the Old Vic.

It seems a generous, affectionate gesture to come back to the place where they grew up – and which is so keen to welcome them that locals have crowdsourced nearly £30,000 to fund the show.

Leno leaned over and touched him on the knee, in a weirdly awkward yet, affectionate gesture.

In Nigeria the couple's affectionate gesture was unacceptable public behavior; keeping a dog, an animal reserved for practical use in much of Africa, as a pet was scorned as a foolish Western custom.

Alicia de Larrocha has long been called the "first lady of the Mostly Mozart Festival". Of course it is mostly the public relations branch of the festival that keeps attaching this title to the renowned Spanish pianist, and what was once, arguably, an affectionate promotional gesture has become patronizing.