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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Media companies — like ours — will be there to keep you company, of course, in our case with superb analysis and a thoughtful afternoon livestream. — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026 There are, of course, obvious differences between soldiers and agents, for whom a readiness to kill on behalf of the state is generally understood to be a more distant prospect. — Francisco Cantú, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026 All this darkness serves only to contrast the beauty—kindness, friendship, love and of course, dogs. — Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026 And, of course, one of the few certainties of an election is that no one knows exactly what will happen. — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 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 6 Nov. 2026.

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