as though

conjunction

Synonyms of as thoughnext
: as if

Synonyms of as though

Examples of as though in a Sentence

the applause was so great it was as though the toddler's dance class had been the Bolshoi Ballet
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Almost as though the writer’s room gave up on creating something new and innovative, and simply remixed what worked the last time. Candace Buckner, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Her Volumnia bellows at her meek daughter-in-law, Virgilia (Justine Faith) as though reprimanding an incompetent private. Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 All of these elements are made to look ripped and weathered, as though they were plastered to the wall of a building on a city street. Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026 Yet many organizational talent systems continue to operate as though careers still follow a predictable timeline. Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for as though

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of as though was in the 12th century

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“As though.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20though. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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as though

conjunction
: as if

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