OF COURSE Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

of course

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Definition of of course

as in usually

according to the usual course of things Of course it will all come together, like always.

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Recent Examples of of course On one side of the field will be Argentina, the defending World Cup champions, boasting a roster that features the likes of Lautaro Martinez, Julián Alvarez and, of course, Lionel Messi, perhaps the greatest player of his generation. — Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026 There’s been a resurgence in vintage novelty t-shirts, merch tops, and of course, soccer jerseys, and bigger t-shirts just give you more room to signal your tastes, your interests, your team. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 July 2026 These are based on the major structures that a human typically has in his or her ankle—assuming, of course, that Mbappé is indeed human. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Elite players have, of course, spent many thousands of hours learning to recognize these subtle biomechanical cues. — Michelle Spear, Scientific American, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for of course

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