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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Of course, most job hunters at the time felt as though the job market was frozen solid. Jake Angelo, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026 In the early 2020s, many education companies planned as though growth would continue indefinitely. William Jones, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026 And we’re all left a little breathless, looking around at each other, as though something magical has occurred. Amy Silverberg, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026 Basically, look for a design that looks like as though was made for walking in the Mediterranean, but also for conquering the city streets. Alex Sales, Glamour, 9 Apr. 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 14 Apr. 2026.

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as though

conjunction
: as if

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