after all
adverb
1
: in spite of considerations or expectations to the contrary : nevertheless
decided to take the train after all
didn't rain after all
2
: in view of all circumstances
literature which is after all only a special department of reading—
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Lawrence, after all, never steps out in the Big Apple without a casual-cool look.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
The Panthers and Lightning are heated rivals, so a physical series should be expected — that is the nature of the Stanley Cup playoffs, after all.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
As an attempt to derive meaning from a meaningless phrase —which was, after all, the user's request—that's not half bad.
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The Panthers, after all, drafted three players who spent time in Florida: Umanmielen, fourth-round selection running back Trevor Etienne and defensive lineman Cam Jackson.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
The Panthers and Lightning are heated rivals, so a physical series should be expected — that is the nature of the Stanley Cup playoffs, after all.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
As an attempt to derive meaning from a meaningless phrase —which was, after all, the user's request—that's not half bad.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
The Panthers, after all, drafted three players who spent time in Florida: Umanmielen, fourth-round selection running back Trevor Etienne and defensive lineman Cam Jackson.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
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“After all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/after%20all. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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