How to Use courtesy in a Sentence

courtesy

1 of 2 noun
  • She did it as a courtesy, not because she had to.
  • They treated us with courtesy and kindness.
  • Everyone knows each other here, so we won't bother with the usual courtesies.
  • They shook hands and exchanged courtesies before beginning their discussion.
  • Many users do it out of habit or courtesy.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
  • There’s just this courtesy, and people are just very aware.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
  • The soft pink hue is courtesy of some maraschino cherry juice.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 22 June 2023
  • Loop gave it a courtesy look, and that only confirmed his fears.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
  • The soft pink hue is courtesy of some maraschino cherry juice.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
  • That was one of two outs on the bases courtesy of the Dodgers’ new right fielder.
    — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Here is a teaser, courtesy of Prime Video.
    — Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Her heavy duty boots came courtesy of British brand Berghaus.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Chelsea won 1-0 courtesy of an own goal from Richard Rios.
    — Simon Johnson, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The only sack came courtesy of Chubb right at the end of the first quarter.
    — Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The rain came courtesy of Sennott, who poured water on his head.
    — Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Enjoy a boost of courage courtesy of Mars’ clash with Jupiter.
    — Usa Today, USA Today, 4 May 2026
  • The most recent instance was a month ago — courtesy of a younger couple.
    — Sydney Page, Washington Post, 18 Feb. 2024
  • Guests can rent courtesy bikes or use trail maps to explore local running routes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
  • But the real moment came courtesy of the cape effect.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
  • When in doubt, add an unexpected touch of fluff courtesy of a scarf, hat, or bag.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Eve was feeling the blonde vibes, too, courtesy of her bob.
    — Essence Beauty Editors, Essence, 30 Oct. 2023
  • That 20-17 win came courtesy of a last-minute touchdown.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The swelling came courtesy of steroids, the steroids courtesy of everything that was wrong with her.
    — Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
  • Basic courtesy comes into play, too.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
  • If things go south, remember the power of courtesy.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The Mets mustered just five hits and all three runs came courtesy of Benge’s two home runs.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 3 June 2026
  • The gown came courtesy of Raye and retails for a cool $900.
    — Emma Banks, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
  • As is the glaze, which packs a lovely layer of sweet and rich fall flavor, courtesy of the maple syrup.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
  • And like many athletes, a caffeine boost courtesy of her morning cup of coffee is a must.
    — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 26 July 2023
  • This can come courtesy of another lip liner, a lipstick, or even a cream blush.
    — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026

courtesy

2 of 2 adjective
  • Important visitors to the conference were provided with courtesy cars.
  • The officer did give the man a courtesy ride to the bus stop.
    — John Benson, cleveland, 15 Nov. 2022
  • You're used to hotels and courtesy cars and a certain sort of life on the road.
    — Jon Wertheim, SI.com, 28 June 2019
  • He was given a courtesy ride to a bus shelter, at his request.
    — cleveland, 9 Oct. 2020
  • But a courtesy runner was caught in a rundown for an out after a grounder to third.
    — Michael Osipoff, Post-Tribune, 23 May 2018
  • The cut-up leaves are courtesy of leafcutter bees, also known as plug bugs.
    — Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 12 July 2021
  • There were courtesy cars on the tarmac waiting to drive the players to their hotels.
    — New York Times, 17 June 2021
  • Officers explained the reason they were stopped and gave them a courtesy ride to work.
    — cleveland, 18 Dec. 2020
  • The man agreed to a courtesy ride to his father’s place of work in East Cleveland.
    — cleveland, 14 Dec. 2022
  • The Marlins’ first run was courtesy of some sloppiness.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The woman, who also was drunk, was given a courtesy ride to the police station to call for a ride home.
    — John Benson, cleveland, 13 July 2022
  • He was sent on his way at that point and given a courtesy ride by police to a nearby Panera’s.
    — Thomas Jewell, cleveland, 8 July 2021
  • The Bronx accent is courtesy of his parents, both natives of the borough.
    — Paul Starobin, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2022
  • Strause entered the game for Sweeney as a courtesy runner and scored on a triple by Cooley.
    — Kyle J. Andrews, baltimoresun.com, 1 Apr. 2021
  • Two outs later, her courtesy runner scored on a Maya Matthies single.
    — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
  • The woman was given a courtesy ride to the police station to make arrangements for a ride home.
    — cleveland, 20 Aug. 2022
  • The man, 50, was given a courtesy ride to a bus stop in Mayfield Heights.
    — cleveland, 9 Apr. 2021
  • The Kings’ 2-0 lead was courtesy of a pair of goals from Adrian Kempe.
    — Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Her courtesy runner Kamylah Fermin came around to score twice.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
  • All vibrant images are courtesy of Adu Afriyie Faith @roycegallery.
    — Essence, 28 Jan. 2022
  • The officer gave him a courtesy ride to his father’s house on Station Road.
    — cleveland, 30 Dec. 2020
  • The singer revealed on Instagram that her white gown will be courtesy of Versace.
    — Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 May 2022
  • The woman was given a courtesy ride to her Marsol Road apartment.
    — cleveland, 28 Oct. 2021
  • Light bites came courtesy of charcuterie stations and passed hors d'oeuvres like sips of tomato gazpacho.
    — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Some of Kate’s most standout dress moments have been courtesy of Alessandra Rich.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The adorable attendees came courtesy Little Horse on the Prairie.
    — Aili Nahas, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2022
  • Officers gave the man a courtesy ride to his Cleveland home after the staff asked that he be removed from the hotel.
    — cleveland, 2 July 2020
  • From March 19, the hair, body, and face products at Equinox gyms will be courtesy of the niche fragrance brand.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
  • He was advised of the hitchhiking ordinance and given a courtesy ride to Solon.
    — cleveland, 18 Sep. 2020
  • Caffeine kicks are courtesy of Alfred Coffee and a top-of-the-line espresso machine.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2021

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