as in though
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I'm all out of eggs; however, I can still make us a nice breakfast
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Recent Examples of however
Many economists, however, are much less convinced of his argument, with some even noting that a trade deficit can be a reflection of a strong economy and the power of the US to effectively stimulate the global economy.
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Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
Morrissey, however, told PEOPLE that Williams never scheduled her new medical evaluation.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 20 May 2025
The Olympic Games proved, however, another turning point.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 19 May 2025
In March, however, the garden is just emerging from winter.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
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Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
Morrissey, however, told PEOPLE that Williams never scheduled her new medical evaluation.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 20 May 2025
The Olympic Games proved, however, another turning point.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 19 May 2025
In March, however, the garden is just emerging from winter.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for however
Adverb
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Ultimately, though, Lipa's style of minimalist manicure is a timely reminder that an accent or two, added to an otherwise glossy bare nail, can still feel clean rather than showy.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
29 June 2025
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Those two are just the tip of the iceberg, though—keep scrolling for more of our favorite under-$50 sandal deals this month.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
Adverb
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The median home sale price in the U.S. just touched a record high, but new data shows that buyers are nevertheless paying below asking price.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
20 June 2025
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The prairie chicken is a classic example of the rise and fall of some species, and how birds have persisted nevertheless, inspiring artwork and science, and playing a crucial role in the local ecosystem.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
Adverb
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Attacks by the sea predator are rare, nonetheless create concern for beachgoers.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
20 June 2025
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Under that system, however, the Dodgers have nonetheless run into occasional controversies — from the signing and suspension of Trevor Bauer in 2021, to the decision to rescind, then reinstate, a Pride Night community award to a trans-rights group amid public backlash in 2023.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
Adverb
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Lauri Markkanen was an All-Star just two seasons ago and is still 28.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Among those also still on the board when the Heat selected at No. 20 were Liam McNeeley, Jase Richardson, Nique Clifford, Ben Saraf, Danny Wolf, Will Riley, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Asa Newell, Rasheer Fleming, Drake Powell and Maxime Raynaud.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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But Dan Shapero, chief operating officer at LinkedIn, isn’t ready to declare the bottom rung of the career ladder broken—at least not yet.—
Massimo Marioni,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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But the justices have not yet spelled out in detail what exactly that requires in each case.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
23 June 2025
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“However.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/however. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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