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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
Six Down, 22 To Go As of Monaco, Audi sits third from the bottom in the Constructors’ World Championship with just two points—both courtesy of Bortoleto.
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Jerry Perez, The Drive, 11 June 2026
The first serious legal challenge to the House settlement will come courtesy of a USC freshman linebacker.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The Australian drama is for public broadcaster the ABC and will hit the international market courtesy of DCD Rights, which has snagged distribution.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 10 June 2026
The cowboy hats, the team’s rally caps courtesy of assistant coach Carlie Chaulsett-Utley, emerged in league.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
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Jerry Perez, The Drive, 11 June 2026
The first serious legal challenge to the House settlement will come courtesy of a USC freshman linebacker.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The Australian drama is for public broadcaster the ABC and will hit the international market courtesy of DCD Rights, which has snagged distribution.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 10 June 2026
The cowboy hats, the team’s rally caps courtesy of assistant coach Carlie Chaulsett-Utley, emerged in league.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtesy
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Choose quiet tonight, and refill the well with kindness gently.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
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Maria hopes people will practice kindness, compassion, and empathy instead of hate.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Eric Ries in his 2026 book Incorruptible gestures toward similar uncompromising ideals before emphasizing practical safeguards.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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That simple gesture grounded her.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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That attentiveness has allowed the family to build meaningful connections with both children, despite the challenges that come with their condition.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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As for Cameron, his character development is measured by his increasing attentiveness to janitorial duties.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2026
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Since taking the reins at the RSN in October 2024, Wisnia has done his bit to boost in-game deliveries—the Red Sox closed out last season up 46% in average household ratings—while spearheading an efficiency review that gave way to the relaunch of NESN’s direct-to-consumer service.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
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This need for data sovereignty is sparking demand for local data centers in key geographies, which is ultimately driving up the total cost of providing AI services.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Beloved actor Ron Perlman fully leans into trying to make the contestants fail this task by forcing eye contact, asking them polite questions, rebuking their bad manners in ignoring him, and even doggedly getting into their personal space.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Flight attendants can often detect bad manners the second a passenger steps on board.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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What is a privilege and immunity of a citizen of the United States?—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Watching the 38-year-old magician play at close quarters is always a joy and a privilege, and last night at Auburn University’s Jordan-Hare Stadium was no exception.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
10 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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His daughters, Beatrice and Eugenie, have never paid a penny in rent for their grace and favour homes in London, despite being non-working royals; King Charles foots the bill using his private wealth, but at a discount on the market rent of about 40%.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
14 June 2026
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Ask better questions, and let listening lead growth with grace.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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“Courtesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtesy. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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