1
as in kindness
an act of kind assistance
did me the courtesy of loaning me his jacket
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2
as in gesture
an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners
the greeting "How are you?" is often intended as no more than a courtesy
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as in attentiveness
speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding
a woman who responds to every situation with courtesy and kindness
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The dining room.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2024
Original photo courtesy of Glamour commerce director Brie Schwartz
15/20
Supergoop!
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2024
Yet Sunday’s spectacular closing ceremony—which featured a one-of-a-kind stunt courtesy of Tom Cruise that took executive producer and creative director Ben Winston of Fulwell 73 Productions over a year to put together—was a definite contender for the most exciting moment of Paris 2024.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2024
For a third of the price of our Best Overall pick, Pantene’s Moisture Renewal cleans and nourishes your hair while infusing it with a healthy dose of moisture courtesy of moisturizing lipids and protective antioxidants.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2024
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2024
Original photo courtesy of Glamour commerce director Brie Schwartz
15/20
Supergoop!
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2024
Yet Sunday’s spectacular closing ceremony—which featured a one-of-a-kind stunt courtesy of Tom Cruise that took executive producer and creative director Ben Winston of Fulwell 73 Productions over a year to put together—was a definite contender for the most exciting moment of Paris 2024.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2024
For a third of the price of our Best Overall pick, Pantene’s Moisture Renewal cleans and nourishes your hair while infusing it with a healthy dose of moisture courtesy of moisturizing lipids and protective antioxidants.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2024
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“Courtesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtesy. Accessed 7 Sep. 2024.
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