courtesy
Example Sentences
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Brongersma is a professor, by courtesy, of applied physics; a member of Stanford Bio-X, the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, and the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute; and an affiliate of the Precourt Institute for Energy.
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
The second surprise came courtesy of Jamie Foxx, who popped out in shades and 10-gallon hat to sing the Ray Charles homage-driven hook of Kanye West’s “Gold Digger.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
Senatorial courtesy seemed as though it would glide Mullin along expeditiously.
From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026
While England fans will be scratching their heads over a sub-par championship, France's followers can celebrate an eighth Six Nations title win that came courtesy of some breathtaking play.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
I had never heard him use this sort of harsh, elaborate courtesy, and had no idea what it signified.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
