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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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2
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
The news comes courtesy of Gauthier Andres, a journalist and co-founder of the French video-game website Origami.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 July 2025
The latest culinary-collectible crossover comes courtesy of a dynamic duo: Jewboy Burgers and Austin Food Adventures.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 16 July 2025
Of course, no history is complete without placing Greta Gerwig’s Barbie film at the top as the actress-turned-filmmaker captured the zeitgeist and delivered a culture-shifting effort courtesy of 2023’s Barbie starring and produced by Margot Robbie.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2025
Conor McGregor kept his birthday plans going amid his alleged nudes all over the net — courtesy of Azealia Banks.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 16 July 2025
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 July 2025
The latest culinary-collectible crossover comes courtesy of a dynamic duo: Jewboy Burgers and Austin Food Adventures.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 16 July 2025
Of course, no history is complete without placing Greta Gerwig’s Barbie film at the top as the actress-turned-filmmaker captured the zeitgeist and delivered a culture-shifting effort courtesy of 2023’s Barbie starring and produced by Margot Robbie.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2025
Conor McGregor kept his birthday plans going amid his alleged nudes all over the net — courtesy of Azealia Banks.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtesy
Noun
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But his message will resound of kindness and creativity.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Unto is the humanitarian ministry of Cru that helps Cru express the kindness of Jesus and tangibly demonstrate the love of Christ, McClure explained.—
Mia Thurow,
jsonline.com,
18 July 2025
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In an unprecedented diplomatic gesture, the United Kingdom’s royal family will welcome President Donald Trump for a second state visit this fall.—
Brendan Rascius
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Witnesses described two identical incidents in which a man approached two children, ages 4 and 6, and made inappropriate gestures at them before being chased away by witnesses, police said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
12 July 2025
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The platform’s growing critical acclaim mirrors the rise of other streaming services that have reshaped the awards landscape in recent years.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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The district board at its July 14 meeting voted unanimously to begin discussions with the firm to contract its services.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
15 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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Leighton said being respectful of the flight crew, keeping your stuff in order, disposing of your trash responsibly, and just generally minding your manners make the flying experience more pleasant for everyone.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Possessing a green card is a privilege, not a right.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025
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Health systems and clinicians: Make culturally responsive supportive care a standard, not a privilege.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 July 2025
Noun
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But throughout it all, she's maintained her signature grace, light, and humor.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
18 July 2025
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Agreeing to remove a controversial ingredient is a way to get in the administration’s good graces and can be a good business move—even if your foods are largely still unhealthy.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
18 July 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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The Fiscal Inversion of Luxury Where most governments slap excise taxes on luxury goods to extract value from indulgence and use ability to pay as a stand-in for progressivity in taxation, Sweden took the exact opposite route.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Austin's Tarrytown neighborhood has a new spot for frozen indulgence: Zeds, an ice cream shop bringing a taste of New Zealand to 2727 Exposition Blvd #128.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Courtesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtesy. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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