courtesy

noun

ˈkər-tə-sē How to pronounce courtesy (audio)
Definition of courtesynext
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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3
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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for courtesy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtesy
  1. kindness
  2. gesture
  3. service
  4. manners
  5. privilege
  6. grace
  7. gallantry
  8. indulgence
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of kindness
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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
  • The personal gestures can be quite meaningful for those who have to spend the holiday alone, said Adel.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of gesture
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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
  • All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.
    — Claire Franken, TVLine, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of service
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  • This is not so much a question of good manners as good visibility.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Minding your manners will make the trip better for everyone.
    — Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of manners
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  • Boasberg scheduled another hearing in the case for April 8 to further discuss the government's argument on its invocation of the privilege.
    — Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Poulter plays a radically un-self-aware scion of a billionaire family in A24’s absurdist comedy about wealth and privilege (which also stars Jenna Ortega, Paul Rudd and Téa Leoni).
    — Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of privilege
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  • Glide, double jump, wall run, and zipline across landscapes with all the grace of a Jedi in Respawn's Star Wars games.
    — PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Embrace the clarity and freedom that come with breaking through these limiting beliefs. March 2025 Five of Swords: Conflicts may arise this month, Scorpio, testing your ability to navigate power dynamics with grace and a level of unbotheredness that most don’t expect from you.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of grace
Noun
  • 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
  • Great gallantry April 5th is known as Go for Broke Day.
    — Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of gallantry
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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
  • 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
Definition of indulgence

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