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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
From December to April, there’s free entertainment on the beach courtesy of the thousands of humpback whales that migrate every year from Alaska to mate and give birth, and there’s nothing like seeing a marine mammal the size of a school bus throw itself completely out of the water.
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Barbara Schuler, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
Rights courtesy of Worldwide Entertainment Corporation.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 29 July 2025
But the most common offense on Beacon Hill continues to be driving under the influence, even though most of them are never charged by their local cops because… professional courtesy.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 26 July 2025
Lunch at McDonald’s came courtesy of Waukegan Township Trustee and Waukegan Community Unit School District Board of Education member Jeff McBride.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
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Barbara Schuler, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
Rights courtesy of Worldwide Entertainment Corporation.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 29 July 2025
But the most common offense on Beacon Hill continues to be driving under the influence, even though most of them are never charged by their local cops because… professional courtesy.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 26 July 2025
Lunch at McDonald’s came courtesy of Waukegan Township Trustee and Waukegan Community Unit School District Board of Education member Jeff McBride.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtesy
Noun
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Cole has known Hussein for about six years and has seen how Hussein's kindness, character and compassion has inspired countless people at the school.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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His 90 years are saturated with kindness, love and compassion… driven by a fearless, diamond-like wisdom that engages a deeply divided world.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
30 July 2025
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Some posed for photos, others made rude gestures, and many simply stared.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
27 July 2025
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Before Lopez could really respond to the gesture, the skirt fell to the ground, leaving Lopez on stage in a shiny pair of gold underwear.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
27 July 2025
Noun
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Every region of the country, including Michigan has a higher risk of warmer-than-usual temperatures, the weather service says.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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Franchise developers Jordan Van Royen and Derek Harper aim to standardize the dog grooming experience with consistent pricing and services.—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 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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Possessing a green card is a privilege, not a right.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Aldermanic privilege is well known as a contributor to Chicago’s culture of corruption.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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This is where strength meets grace and innovation aligns with the creative pursuit of our aspirations.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Aug. 2025
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Maybe a high performer gets extra grace and a low performer gets denied leave too quickly.—
Seth Turner,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 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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While the offerings have a wellness focus, guests are not deprived of indulgences or alcohol.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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For an extra indulgence, passengers can pre-order a vanilla cake and a 20‑cl bottle of Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial for $30.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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“Courtesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtesy. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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