nonetheless

adverb

none·​the·​less ˌnən-t͟hə-ˈles How to pronounce nonetheless (audio)
Synonyms of nonetheless
: in spite of what has just been said : nevertheless
The hike was difficult, but fun nonetheless.
… smaller but nonetheless important research programs.—Malcolm W. Browne
More removed from vineyards, but worth a side trip nonetheless, is the small city of Mirepoix.—Kim Marcus
Fish-belly gray and homely as oatmeal, it nonetheless evokes the fresh, mild scent and flavor of the catch of the day.—Nancy Coons

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sometimes you can be a real jerk, but I like you nonetheless
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While any joint-production agreement will require some time to execute, this was nonetheless an enormous boon for Ukraine’s long-term security. — Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026 Sanders is nonetheless arriving in Michigan with national Democrats more determined than ever to steer the party in a more pragmatic direction, effectively making the state ground zero for a proxy fight over progressive politics. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026 Yet the soaring dunes inside Kaiser Crater show that Martian winds have nonetheless been powerful enough to sculpt vast landscapes over time, perhaps during a period when the Martian atmosphere was thicker a few billion years ago. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 17 July 2026 Anne harbors an inner world that, while upsetting for Martha to witness, is nonetheless rich. — Literary Hub, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonetheless

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nonetheless was in 1533

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“Nonetheless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonetheless. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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