COURTESY Synonyms: 134 Similar and Opposite Words

courtesy

noun

ˈkər-tə-sē

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as in kindness

an act of kind assistance did me the courtesy of loaning me his jacket

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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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Recent Examples of courtesy Boise State built that seven-point lead ahead of the 8-minute media timeout in the first half courtesy of a 9-0 run from four different scorers. —

Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026 The soft pink hue is courtesy of some maraschino cherry juice. —

Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026 The pool and spa are set against a dramatic forest backdrop, with the landscaping courtesy of Ron Rule. —

Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026 Qarabag did pull a goal back in the 56th minute through Elvin Jafarguliyev, but Newcastle went even further ahead in the 72nd minute courtesy of a deflected Jacob Murphy strike. —

Chris Waugh, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for courtesy

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Think of kindness and gratitude as two strands that twist together into the helix of your child's happiness.

— Catherine Newman, Parents, 22 Feb. 2026
But also moments of strength, kindness and profound connection.

— Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026