of course

phrase

Synonyms of of coursenext
1
: following the ordinary way or procedure
will be done as a matter of course
2
: as might be expected
Of course we will go.

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And then there's the price, of course—the discount carrier may be cheaper. Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 Bracey of course landed the role of Charles Ingalls in Netflix’s adaptation of Little House, based on Laura Ingalls Widler’s semi-autobiographical novels of her childhood. Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2026 The new setting is perfect for the murder mystery plot, but the real fun comes from the army of guest stars ranging from Drew Barrymore and Ashley Tisdale to Patrick Stewart and, of course, Woods. Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026 As general manager, of course that’s a result Fernandez prioritizes and loves to see. Molly Keshin, New York Times, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for of course

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“Of course.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20course. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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