1
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
Women’s tournament Virginia State took the No. 1 seed in the Northern Division courtesy of a 9-1 record.
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2025
But the home side hung on and miraculously turned the tie on its head in the closing stages courtesy of an improbable brace of goals (88’, 90+7’) from centre-back Hugo Boudin.
—Tom Williams, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Ava flashes scratches on her forearm, courtesy of Isabella’s fingernails.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
The most superfluous story line in the present comes courtesy of Tai and Van.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2025
But the home side hung on and miraculously turned the tie on its head in the closing stages courtesy of an improbable brace of goals (88’, 90+7’) from centre-back Hugo Boudin.
—Tom Williams, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Ava flashes scratches on her forearm, courtesy of Isabella’s fingernails.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
The most superfluous story line in the present comes courtesy of Tai and Van.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtesy
Noun
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Beyond baseball, Art was known for his kindness, humor, and deep appreciation for the people around him.—
Daniel Brown,
The Athletic,
9 Mar. 2025
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And for Katelyn, the internet's kindness has arrived exactly at the right time.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Musk’s recent controversial behavior includes addressing an inauguration audience with a gesture many interpreted to be a Nazi salute.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2025
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The actress didn't seem to shy away from the gesture, and appeared to welcome the affectionate embrace.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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Without action, more communities will continue to lose access to essential health care services.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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Here’s a cost effective service that should survive.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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After seeing how reluctant to move the horse was, their older sibling decided to jump in and help delay their owner's departure—albeit, with much gentler manners.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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For more on how to lose your clothes but not your manners, have a look at our perennial guide to nude beach etiquette.—
CNN,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Residency and Citizenship: The investment provides green card privileges and a pathway to U.S. citizenship.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Yellen was uncomfortable risking these privileges for the sake of punishing Putin.—
Edward Fishman,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2025
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In this moment, all sides should give one another a bit of grace, perhaps even the benefit of the doubt, and take a breath.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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From his rise to YouTube fame to the family’s fall from grace and how he’s been picking up the pieces for himself and his children, here's everything to know about Kevin Franke's life today.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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He was deployed to Italy, where his conspicuous gallantry in combat earned him the Military Cross.—
Lawrence D. Freedman,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Jan. 2020
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Crank up the gallantry, crank up the generosity: Send a spark of love and novelty into the black cloud.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Fat Tuesday is a day of indulgence that marks the end of Carnival.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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The theses reflected Luther’s belief that the pope and the Catholic Church were preying on the poor by selling them indulgences, taking their money for a false promise that their sins would be forgiven.—
Michael Bruening,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Courtesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtesy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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