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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Recent Examples of courtesy
Photo : Alexander Babic, courtesy of RM Sotheby's The example shown here is fit with a 340 cu.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
That includes modern appliances in the kitchen and new landscaping courtesy of Ivette Soler Gardens.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
Seattle Sounders are there courtesy of a historic Concacaf Champions League win in 2022, while Los Angeles FC benefited from a controversial multi-club ownership mixup, which saw Club León kicked out.
—James Nalton, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
There are savory options, too, courtesy of Viera: broccoli hot pockets and Calabrian cheese rolls, for example, as well as a gloriously dripping, flavorful, must-have egg and bacon sandwich on an English muffin.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
That includes modern appliances in the kitchen and new landscaping courtesy of Ivette Soler Gardens.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
Seattle Sounders are there courtesy of a historic Concacaf Champions League win in 2022, while Los Angeles FC benefited from a controversial multi-club ownership mixup, which saw Club León kicked out.
—James Nalton, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
There are savory options, too, courtesy of Viera: broccoli hot pockets and Calabrian cheese rolls, for example, as well as a gloriously dripping, flavorful, must-have egg and bacon sandwich on an English muffin.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtesy
Noun
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Indeed, the designer’s intentions are based on high ideals — kindness, tolerance and humility among them — even if his methods can sometime shock.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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Coach Wall was a remarkable individual whose kindness and genuine spirit touched all who knew him.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Even neutral or well-meaning gestures are perceived as selfish, passive-aggressive or hostile.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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They can be trained effectively using visual signals like hand gestures, along with touch cues.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Wealth management services company LPL Financial is laying off 70 people in San Diego starting in August, the company announced this month.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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This is not so much a question of good manners as good visibility.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Minding your manners will make the trip better for everyone.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Even a lifetime of swimming privileges – depending on the size of the lawn, a year’s worth of maintenance at a home that’s not yours is quite a big ask.—
Eric Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2025
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Authorities on Thursday rolled back restrictions at nine California prisons where privileges had been suspended and inmate movements restricted because of a statewide surge in violence.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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There’s a rhythm to how Hall leads: present, precise, but full of grace.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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However, experts urge giving everyone grace and keeping an open mind.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
25 June 2025
Noun
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The convergence of reason and gallantry, of irony and affection, struck a teasing tone.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Written with filmmaker Matt Yoka, Possession marries the Band’s Americana with T. Rex’s fuzzy glam, anchored by Segall’s always-stellar guitar gallantry.—
Dan Reilly,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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The year is 2052 when an era of peace and unbridled indulgence reigns supreme.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
20 June 2025
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More Active Culinary Travel Doing exercise and burning calories goes great with guilt-free indulgence in great food and drink, and many of the best biking and hiking destinations are foodie paradise, from Italy to Japan.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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“Courtesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtesy. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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