as in kindly
with good reason or courtesy
courteously suggested that we try other bookstores
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Recent Examples of courteously
When a visitor arrives in a classroom, a classroom ambassador welcomes them, introduces himself and the subject being taught, and courteously asks for the visitor’s name and affiliation.
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Walter Fields, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
Walter Fields, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for courteously
Adverb
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In the meantime, may your drives stay straight, your putts drop kindly, and your tax questions never land in the rough.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Just like his father, Law and Order SVU star Mariska Hargitay has taught her kids the same lesson—and that the universe looks kindly upon those who do good for others.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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The space is simple but nicely laid out with attractive finishes.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
18 May 2026
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Aberg has bounced back nicely after his collapse on Sunday at the Players Championship earlier this year.—
Jeff Hartman,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Choose a variety that fits your goals, build the plate thoughtfully and the carb everyone loves to debate can hold its own in a healthy diet.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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When used thoughtfully, the right routine can make HS-prone skin more comfortable, more resilient and less reactive.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
18 May 2026
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Three sitting rooms are complemented by a further three members’ social spaces for carousing in, concealed behind a subtle screen (here, DJs including Goldierocks make appearances, and mobile snaps are banned; staff politely place a sticker over mobile camera lenses).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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As the credits rolled, the audience clapped politely.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
17 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Courteously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courteously. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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