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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
The interior design, courtesy of Xenia, also includes top-notch wood and fabric finishes.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025
Now, courtesy of the conference’s growing love affair with hoops, its already hefty payroll from 11 different schools appearing in the College Football Playoff since its inception in 2014 (including six national championship teams) got fatter this spring.
—Terence Moore, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Here are the full Assassin's Creed Shadows 1.0.2 patch notes, courtesy of Ubisoft:
Game Improvements
The team has been working on a first batch of improvements following your feedback since launch.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The Tony Award winner opted for a look courtesy of Alaïa’s spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025
Now, courtesy of the conference’s growing love affair with hoops, its already hefty payroll from 11 different schools appearing in the College Football Playoff since its inception in 2014 (including six national championship teams) got fatter this spring.
—Terence Moore, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Here are the full Assassin's Creed Shadows 1.0.2 patch notes, courtesy of Ubisoft:
Game Improvements
The team has been working on a first batch of improvements following your feedback since launch.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The Tony Award winner opted for a look courtesy of Alaïa’s spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtesy
Noun
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His unwavering faith, kindness, and dedication to serving others have left an indelible mark on all who knew him.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Sure, the product is important, but kindness—the opposite of rudeness and apathy—is what keeps them coming back.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This little gesture offers them a sense of control after having recently lost it.—
Caroline Fleck, Contributor,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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Garfield was an actor known for his wide range, capable of a disarming naturalness and with a capacity for carefully nuanced gestures.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2025
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His memorial service is set for Saturday, April 26, at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. ET), and his body will be buried at Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary Major in a simple wooden casket, per his request.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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As part of the deal, Beijing committed to purchase at least $200 billion in additional U.S. goods and services above 2017 levels.—
Ryan Hass,
Time,
25 Apr. 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
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Lofty plans for new urban areas in Africa, however, are a response to the fact that the continent doesn’t have the privilege of time.—
Erika Page,
Christian Science Monitor,
11 Apr. 2025
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The club doesn’t charge CBS or ESPN a dime for the privilege of covering the four-day event, and while that leaves as much as $125 million in rights fees on the table, Augusta more than makes up for that by way of the gate, merch and concessions.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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No more tight ringlets—only soft, unfurled, velvety hair that moved with the artificial grace of a shampoo commercial actress who's probably wearing extensions anyway.—
Liz Krieger,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
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Listed at 6-foot-5, the 25-year-old shortstop blends power (25 home runs last year) with his speed (67 steals) and grace in the field.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Foster a Climate That Is Inclusive, Not Exclusive There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
14 Dec. 2024
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Great gallantry April 5th is known as Go for Broke Day.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2025
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This after-dark twist on a beloved tradition blends the best of Dubai’s nightlife with the indulgence of an early-afternoon meal, creating a social and sophisticated experience.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Wilson, 45, explained that the challenge involves giving up 1 to 3 indulgences and replacing them with habits that benefit your physical or mental health.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Courtesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtesy. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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