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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
On the way to the program’s first SEC Tournament championship this past weekend, the Bulldogs rallied from a 6-0 deficit to defeat Florida 8-7 in the semifinals courtesy of three sacrifice flies, three run-scoring doubles, one wild pitch and exactly zero home runs.
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Sarah Spencer, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
A little more about the offense, courtesy of Manny Machado.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
The latest fixation comes courtesy of Off Campus.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 27 May 2026
This newest chapter is courtesy of the nonprofit Friends of the Library, which raised a quarter of a million dollars for the vehicle and all the books.
—Joy Benedict, CBS News, 26 May 2026
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Sarah Spencer, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
A little more about the offense, courtesy of Manny Machado.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
The latest fixation comes courtesy of Off Campus.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 27 May 2026
This newest chapter is courtesy of the nonprofit Friends of the Library, which raised a quarter of a million dollars for the vehicle and all the books.
—Joy Benedict, CBS News, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtesy
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Small, concrete acts of kindness can mean more to a grieving person than words alone and eliminates the burden of having to ask for help.—
Julie Kaplow,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Her neighbors’ kindness helped her through her grief.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The service The resort staff are freshly plucked from some of the best luxury Maldives resorts and global Ritz-Carlton properties, and greet each passing guest with an endearing right-hand-on-the-heart gesture and a nod.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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In a sea of prestige actresses doing dramedy, Byrne is a true comedic talent, sporting incredible instincts for finding the funniest angle for Sylvia to take in her line readings or gestures.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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In a statement, his attorney Anna Geigle with the Denver law firm Geigle Morales, said Allen is deeply grateful for the jury’s hard work and attentiveness.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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Nolan’s attentiveness to his characters extends beyond the page.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
12 May 2026
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On homelessness, Steyer wants to expand interim housing options and homeless services.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Wire services contributed to this report.—
Jon Becker,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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Today’s outdoor culinary enthusiast has many finer options than my dad’s generation—methods and equipment to suit their theatricality, flavor preferences, competitive spirit, and moods of all manners.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Firm if slightly sweaty handshake notwithstanding, there’s a gentleness to Root; old-school manners, slender shoulders and a reedy Sheffield twang.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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Built around recognition that is truly personalized and with benefits that are confirmed from the moment of booking, Diamond Reserve delivers a more elevated set of privileges for Hilton’s most frequent guests.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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By correlating vulnerabilities into potential attack paths, teams can prioritize issues that could realistically lead to privilege escalation, lateral movement, or data access—rather than treating all findings equally.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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And Kimmel, who has never been accused of thoughtfulness or thoroughness, claiming that Colbert's contract offer proves something is once again wrong.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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The key is to settle from a position of thoughtfulness, not panic.—
Michael Gargiulo,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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But after seven episodes wearing down the viewer with a bleak perspective, in the season finale, Euphoria pulls itself out of its own somber patterns to reach for grace and mercy in Christian symbolism, American wholesomeness, and the concept of family.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
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And to keep in the retailer’s good graces, national suppliers have reformulated their cereals and other products.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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“Courtesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtesy. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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