1
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
Styled by Elizabeth Sulcer, Hadid paired the translucent shoes with a bright highlighter yellow gown courtesy of David Koma.
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Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Gott agrees that punctuality is a timeless courtesy.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Professional courtesy, Canton style.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Nix's passing chart from Sunday -- courtesy of NFL's Next Gen Stats — shows a lot of success and emphasis on intermediate-to-deep throws to the sidelines.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
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Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Gott agrees that punctuality is a timeless courtesy.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Professional courtesy, Canton style.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Nix's passing chart from Sunday -- courtesy of NFL's Next Gen Stats — shows a lot of success and emphasis on intermediate-to-deep throws to the sidelines.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtesy
Noun
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His legacy continues to inspire others to lead with kindness, purpose, and authenticity.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Found in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Wilbur is described as quirky and in need of patience, stability, and someone willing to earn his trust with treats and kindness.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And although she was asked to be Towanda’s maid of honor, Tamar admitted the gesture didn’t feel the most sincere.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Neither of them said anything, but the hug from his unsung hero changed his life, and Schwartz has since tried to pass along that kind gesture to others who may be in pain.—
NPR,
NPR,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The current Super Cruise system monitors a driver's attentiveness through the use of sensors and eye-detection cameras.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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His possession-by-possession attentiveness was not good.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Early intervention services for kids with developmental delays like autism, are built into the program, said Bozek.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Target leans back towards DEI Target last week highlighted its partnership with the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs that provides education and other services to Black founders of small businesses.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Harron and Turner emphasize the comedy of '80s yuppie manners inside Ellis' orgy of bloodlust, highlighting its savage satire of toxic masculinity and consumer excess.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Two top event planners share the modern dinner party manners every guest—and host—should know.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Perdue has lived a double life—having access to immense privilege and money from two business empires, while holding down a regular job and living frugally.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Athletic director Kirby Hocutt said fans seen throwing a tortilla would have their ticket privileges revoked for the rest of the academic year at all Tech sporting events, the AP story noted.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Behind the toast, there’s also a glimpse of Swift’s signature thoughtfulness.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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Although there are spas and wellness spaces throughout the city, none were serving her immediate community and, in my experience, none are curated with as much thoughtfulness and care.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Filmmaking is blind instinct, petty calculations, smooth generalship, daydreaming, pig-headedness, grace, bluff, risk.—
Susan Sontag,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
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But the Ridgeways, in learning about Sigg’s experience, expressed empathy and grace.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Courtesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtesy. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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