Thesaurus results for AFTERALL

after all

adverb

Definition of after all

as in however

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Recent Examples of after all No state, after all, wants its defensive systems to be at the mercy of unpredictable actors. — Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026 Taboo subjects, after all, aren’t limited to just political beliefs, and the Chicks tackle them all fearlessly. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026 The pumpkin, after all, is just the fruit, part of an extensive network of roots and vines. — Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026 Like his tattoo appointments, Hollywood jobs have been word-of-mouth — there’s not exactly an agent for movie tattoo artists, after all. — Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for after all

Recent Examples of Synonyms for after all

Adverb

Some states, however, have chosen not to adopt the federal rule because of concerns about near-term revenue losses.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
At some point, however, Heritage needed a few defensive stops.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of however

Adverb

But the results nevertheless align with other recent polls showing corruption has shot to the top of voters' list of pressing worries.

— Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
While each group’s spending in Mississippi represents a small fraction of what either is putting into states like Texas, Ohio, and Michigan, the investments are nevertheless a reflection of how broad the midterm battleground has become.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of nevertheless

Adverb

Sources close to the awards campaign say the acting push will center on Seyfried regardless.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026
But regardless, Apple thinks plenty of people will still be lining up at its stores on day one for the first folding phone in its history.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2026