Definition of neverthelessnext
as in however
in spite of that I really don't want to; nevertheless, I will do it because you asked me to

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Recent Examples of nevertheless But nevertheless, David Seth Moltz believes a rising tide lifts all boats. James Manso, Footwear News, 16 June 2026 The missiles did little damage, but the Iranian attack nevertheless put extreme pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hit Tehran militarily. Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026 Kennedy’s efforts showed how bitter rivals could nevertheless work toward a common goal. Abigail R. Hall, Oc Register, 8 June 2026 There’s a list of parts made from recycled bits which is fairly meaningless when the exercise is all at the concept level but nevertheless shows where GM’s thinking is heading. New Atlas, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nevertheless
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Adverb
  • His most present thought, however, is about the people on the train.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
  • The current and former flight attendants interviewed, however, say these corporate policies do not reflect their experiences.
    Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 25 June 2026
Adverb
  • Self-defeating tenacity, but tenacity nonetheless.
    Maria Bamford, Vulture, 23 June 2026
  • But putting a stake in the ground about how things will unfold is nonetheless an informative and fun thought experiment.
    Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026
Adverb
  • Ghana is right on England's heels, though, as both teams won their previous matches, leaving them each with 4 points.
    Monica Alba, NBC news, 24 June 2026
  • Other Pacific states don’t celebrate and obsess over tuba, though, like Colima does.
    Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
Adverb
  • The final tally is still expected to be down from about 20,050 in 2024 and about 20,160 in 2023, according to the agency.
    Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
  • But the effect on small businesses has been chilling, with thousands simply halting trade with the EU altogether, and still more considering it.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 22 June 2026

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“Nevertheless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nevertheless. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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