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
Wins in all three fixtures in August, courtesy of late interventions from Federico Chiesa and Rio Ngumoha respectively in the first two and a superb Dominik Szoboszlai free kick in the third, mark a four-point swing.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
And of course, a little fashion show courtesy of Marylinda’s closet — her style is truly unforgettable.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The one place Russia has effectively influenced is Europe, where NATO has expanded to include Finland and Sweden, and states have increased their military spending, courtesy of Russian belligerence.
—Jeremy Shapiro, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
Users can also fine-tune the listen to preference courtesy of four EQ presets.
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2025
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Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
And of course, a little fashion show courtesy of Marylinda’s closet — her style is truly unforgettable.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The one place Russia has effectively influenced is Europe, where NATO has expanded to include Finland and Sweden, and states have increased their military spending, courtesy of Russian belligerence.
—Jeremy Shapiro, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
Users can also fine-tune the listen to preference courtesy of four EQ presets.
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtesy
Noun
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Having a solid structure in place can allow kindness to thrive without compromising the performance of your team or operations.—
Roxana Diaconu,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Your loving kindness stays with me.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Meta is said to be developing new smart glasses that include a display for viewing apps and notifications and a wristband for easier gesture control, according to Bloomberg.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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The company applies a sociological attention to the gestures and dilemmas of people’s daily routines; once harvested, these insights are quickly incorporated into product designs.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Thirty-three states have enacted legislation regarding school cellphone usage amid a growing push to restrict students’ smartphone access in schools, primarily due to mental health and concerns about academic attentiveness.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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This helps replicate the attentiveness of an in-store associate at scale.—
Charisma Glassman,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Nor does the executive order bar any federal agency from continuing to offer its services, websites, and materials in Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, or hundreds of other languages spoken across the country.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Today, there are several dozens of SubHDR systems in service.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Drive Road manners are smooth and predictable, though steering feedback could be sharper.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some felt its handling was off and others criticized its on-road manners.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Being able to travel is a great privilege, and that certainly isn't lost on Noack.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The actress is also quick to acknowledge her privilege as a mother with agency in her professional life.—
Avalon Hester,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Either way, the butter dish adds a sense of thoughtfulness and tradition to everyday meals.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Customizing your application to reflect what excites you about the accelerator shows thoughtfulness and intent.—
Hinza Asif,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The airline's fall from grace should worry anyone with loyalty to the brand.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Whether someone's interests bore you or a mispronunciation is getting on your nerves, approach every conversation about such subjects with grace.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Courtesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtesy. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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