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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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Related Articles Not to forget a certain Emily that lives in Paris, courtesy of Netflix.
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Rhonda Richford, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts an overall warmer and drier winter for the South, courtesy of the country's 74% chance of La Niña conditions.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Dec. 2024
Six of them are new, courtesy of companies including Haribo, Rao's Homemade and the Bronx Zoo.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
Seven plays, 57 yards and 1:46 later, Kansas City had a 30-27 victory courtesy of a 31-yard Spencer Shrader field goal.
—Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Rhonda Richford, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts an overall warmer and drier winter for the South, courtesy of the country's 74% chance of La Niña conditions.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Dec. 2024
Six of them are new, courtesy of companies including Haribo, Rao's Homemade and the Bronx Zoo.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
Seven plays, 57 yards and 1:46 later, Kansas City had a 30-27 victory courtesy of a 31-yard Spencer Shrader field goal.
—Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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The braided and beaded trinkets are woven with messages of kindness, song lyrics or inside jokes among her devotees, who cluster in venue aisles and interminable merchandise lines at concerts to trade as part of their own secret society.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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One act of kindness and then to have that dream and that goal to be able to help others and do one step at a time to get there.Gabriel Kinder and Allie Torgan, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Hack: Subtle mirroring—sitting in a similar posture or adopting comparable gestures—signals alignment and understanding.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Foxx reportedly exclaimed, reacting to the inappropriate gesture.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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The mission marked the 72nd from all launch service providers on the Space Coast in 2024, tying the record set in 2023.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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Tech was joined in the green by top-performing consumer discretionary, which gained 5.85%, and communication services, which rose 4.1% for second place.Zev Fima, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
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The previous Traverse wasn't a sports car either, but the height and the width of the new SUV dull its road manners.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Pacifica's interior feels the most plush, but both the Sienna and Odyssey have better driving manners.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Fourth, ensure maximum flexibility and control over your users and their privileges.Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This taut dual-timeline suspense novel masterfully handles class and privilege.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Those who embrace the spirit of the holidays with cheer and grace can create a culture that feels more like a community.Adrian Gostick, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Foxx shares his personal testimony in a speaking song, magnifying the power and grace of God during his illness.Ronda Racha Penrice, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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Bob earned the Silver Star for gallantry in action when Japanese kamikaze bombers struck his ship, USS Franklin.Karen Scanlon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
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For the next 40 years, not one of the seven Medal of Honor candidates cited for their gallantry in Cambodia or Laos received it.Barry Barnett, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2024
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Why this fragrance is the ultimate indulgence for your winter wardrobe.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Food and Drink That Defined 2024 Searches Here are the top 10 trending searches that dominated our search bars and, in many ways, our hearts: Olympic Chocolate Muffins A winning combination of indulgence and function, these muffins went viral during the 2024 Olympics.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Courtesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtesy. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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