of course

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Definition of of coursenext
as in usually
according to the usual course of things Of course it will all come together, like always.

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Recent Examples of of course Following Sunday’s gig, the tour will have clocked in at 1,165 days (with plenty of days off in between regional jaunts, of course). — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 4 July 2026 Think cucumber and smoked salmon sandwiches, cheddar scallion and marigold scones, and prosciutto and fig crostini with lavender (served with bubbles and optional caviar, but of course). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026 Dior, Louboutin and Cartier are already global luxury names, of course, but the Taylor effect has a way of turning even legacy brands into search-term explosions. — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2026 And, of course, the music industry was heavily represented with artists including Gwen Stefani, Fergie, the Chainsmokers, Miranda Lambert, Camila Cabello, Benson Boone and more. — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for of course

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“Of course.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/of%20course. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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