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Recent Examples of courtesy The latter scored a consolation goal, courtesy of an assist from Tomas Soucek, and his recent displays have offered encouragement. Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025 Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook, which operates in more than 20 states. Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025 With Love, Meghan, which is coming to us courtesy of Archewell Productions, will be released in full on Netflix on January 15 at 12 p.m. PST, which is 3 p.m. EST for those of you out there who might be sufficiently Meghan-pilled to sneak out of a late lunch to stream an episode or two. Emma Specter, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025 In fact, some of the funniest Scranton branch shenanigans come courtesy of the Party Planning Committee and itsDunder Mifflin Christmas party. Aurelie Corinthios, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for courtesy 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtesy
Noun
  • The act of kindness is not unusual for the group, according to Jason Rhodes, public information office for the Overland Park Fire Department.
    Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025
  • And while the circumstances may have been different with each encounter, nearly everyone sharing their story, remarked on Elvis’ kindness, generosity, and deep appreciation for those who loved and supported his music.
    Pam Windsor, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The who and how of recognition matter just as much as the gesture itself.
    Leeatt Rothschild, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The proposal was framed as an act of goodwill — a gesture to beautify the campus and create a unified space for both the university and the surrounding community.
    Victor Edwards, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • For Uber Eats food-delivery service, members will earn one mile for every dollar on orders over $40 from restaurants and grocery stores.
    Leslie Josephs,Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Driving over the Bay Bridge into the city, billboard after billboard advertised AI products and services.
    Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • After seeing how reluctant to move the horse was, their older sibling decided to jump in and help delay their owner's departure—albeit, with much gentler manners.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • For more on how to lose your clothes but not your manners, have a look at our perennial guide to nude beach etiquette.
    CNN, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The lawyers also argued that the Manhattan D.A.’s Office violated Trump’s immunity privileges by using evidence of his official presidential acts during the hush money trial.
    Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Working on a first film is always both a challenge and a privilege – and this bet paid off.
    Ben Croll, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Ancient colors are cultivated in the Jorda rug—the product’s copper splotches mimic both erosion and painterly grace—while the Lydos rug feature a bright glyph motif.
    Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
  • At a more functional and financially stable club, the 19-year-old would be given the time and grace to develop his game at his own pace.
    Carl Anka, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.
    Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Noun
  • La Mer's Deep Purifying Mask is the indulgence your inner bougie self will be over the moon for.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The 21 + ice cream flavor was created to evoke the indulgence and excitement of a tropical escape.
    Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025

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“Courtesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtesy. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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