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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
Business leaders often treat their political capital as a courtesy instead of a strategic asset.
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Cj Eason, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
And now that his bespoke supercar is set to go up for bid later this fall courtesy of Broad Arrow Auctions.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
At the Royal Fort of Sainte-Marguerite, there’s mystery and intrigue courtesy of The Man in the Iron Mask’s cell.
—AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Apparently, that kind of courtesy has been lacking.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2025
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Cj Eason, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
And now that his bespoke supercar is set to go up for bid later this fall courtesy of Broad Arrow Auctions.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
At the Royal Fort of Sainte-Marguerite, there’s mystery and intrigue courtesy of The Man in the Iron Mask’s cell.
—AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Apparently, that kind of courtesy has been lacking.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtesy
Noun
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He's spent 20 years repaying this debt kindness.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
2 Sep. 2025
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We are all moved by her kindness and gratefulness in the midst of pain.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Liang, kneeling before me, made a praying gesture and rubbed his hands together to warm them.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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The gesture might boost public support for the tax.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Thirty-three states have enacted legislation regarding school cellphone usage amid a growing push to restrict students’ smartphone access in schools, primarily due to mental health and concerns about academic attentiveness.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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This helps replicate the attentiveness of an in-store associate at scale.—
Charisma Glassman,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But unlike a first class cabin on a plane, these buses don't include any dedicated on-board service.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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The center opened eight weeks ago and aims to close the gap in support for adult day center services in Tennessee.—
Ruben Montoya,
Nashville Tennessean,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some felt its handling was off and others criticized its on-road manners.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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From this perspective, swearing isn’t a direct reflection of your character or manners.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This is both the privilege of the demos in the modern world and its obligation.—
Ron Scherf,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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There were some folks back in 2005 who were able to leave New Orleans, reclaim their lives, come back, and live their lives because of privilege.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Customizing your application to reflect what excites you about the accelerator shows thoughtfulness and intent.—
Hinza Asif,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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This left TikTok viewers applauding him for his thoughtfulness in saving cake for the rest of the family.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The event itself is as chaotic as ever, with business strategist Ken (Tim Key) working overtime to get back into his boss, Marv Putnam's (Allan Havey) good graces, and Esmeralda going to great lengths to steal back the spotlight.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Fall in Texas is fun, but the show tackles real issues thoughtfully and with grace.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Courtesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtesy. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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