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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
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Pulling off the gesture required significant behind-the-scenes planning by her husband.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The gesture was orchestrated by Hunsaker, who wanted a picture-perfect moment for his children to look back on.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The planes were taken out of service and inspected by maintenance teams, American Airlines said.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
10 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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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
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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
Noun
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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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Alexandra Schuler | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Vietnam has long been viewed as a successful example of embracing external trade, luring some of the largest companies in the world to establish hubs to manufacture everything from footwear to electronic products that grace shops around the world.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
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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In the name of utter indulgence, soak in your own private hot tub while tucking into one of the Whirlpool Casitas, a good way to loosen up after a day on the links.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Comforting Notes of Vanilla Suede Vanilla Suede opens with a warm vanilla as the top note, immediately inviting you into comfort and indulgence.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Courtesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtesy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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