even so

Definition of even sonext
as in however
in spite of that I know you claim not to care about the breakup; even so, you keep talking about it

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Recent Examples of even so But even so, the government has thus far failed to intervene to control rising prices. — Esfandyar Batmanghelidj, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2026 The rule has persisted through tradition, but even so, there are plenty of people who have reinterpreted this old-fashioned standard to wear white all year long. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2026 Fedorov stopped short of launching a direct challenge to the president, but even so political and public support for Zelenskyy seems more fragile than ever. — Will Barker, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026 And even so, shouldn’t poor play incentivize keeping the first team out there to codify communication, to establish routine, to actually execute? — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for even so
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Adverb
  • The Paris installation is only a small part of the project, however, since the glass factory is being rebuilt in spaces including Red Clay Studio in Tamale and a British-era colonial building.
    — Gameli Hamelo, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • On its face, however, this inspirational message seems in sharp contrast to economic reality.
    — Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Throw in a third massive object, though, and the math gets ridiculously more complicated and difficult to solve.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026
  • This week’s talk has an extra dose of urgency, though, after two government reports showed inflation heating up for consumers and businesses — spurring speculation about how soon the Fed will raise interest rates to handle soaring prices.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Its designation, nevertheless, remains the subject of a court challenge.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Slim, elegant, refined, and expensive, its success was nevertheless anything but assured.
    — Simon de Burton, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • After all, Jonathan, who was probably alive for President Andrew Jackson's second inauguration in 1833, is still thriving.
    — KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The driver was still in the truck, as were two children, Moses said.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Even if an available person is never called upon to help, their latent availability nonetheless improves the atmosphere for everyone present.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The exhibition nonetheless offered a glimpse of what Nick Nurse’s team could look like when the regular season begins next week.
    — Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

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“Even so.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even%20so. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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