as in kindly
with good reason or courtesy
courteously suggested that we try other bookstores
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Recent Examples of courteously
When a visitor arrives in a classroom, a classroom ambassador welcomes them, introduces himself and the subject being taught, and courteously asks for the visitor’s name and affiliation.
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Walter Fields, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
Walter Fields, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for courteously
Adverb
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With connected Venus stepping into your 7th House of Companions, you’re being encouraged to ask kindly and listen closely.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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For years now, friends and family have kindly emailed or texted me diary-in-the-news items and shared their personal diary stories, which enriched my book.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Branch has elite speed and could slip into Shaheed’s role nicely.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Lighter shades will elevate and pair nicely with a white button-down shirt, for example, while a dark gray jean offers an edgy vibe when mixed with a sleek black top and leather handbag.—
Alexandre Marain,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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If the intention is to truly incentivize good stewardship and protection of Florida’s environment, thoughtfully placing communities to be aligned with wildlife corridors and compatible with the character and needs of existing communities is paramount.—
Katherine Sayler,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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Fish, from Expedia, noted that Big Sky has been working to expand its guest capacity thoughtfully without detracting from the experience.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Though Sarah has politely declined offers from others to pray over her, the nanny powers through.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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The team politely declined the invitation, citing travel logistics put in place days earlier.—
John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Courteously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courteously. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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