as though

conjunction

: as if

Synonyms of as though

• like

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The film begins with a montage of young Roma women, each shot as though for a studio portrait, impassively absorbing an offscreen voice lecturing them about family planning. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 11 July 2026

That was a takeaway from these exchanges, from Athens to Dusseldorf, feeling as though there is a pure connection to the populous life and genuine concerns of people. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2026

Others were designed to be convincing — blurry, pixelated images that looked as though they had been secretly captured inside. — ABC News, 11 July 2026

For decades, major studios generally behaved as though building a large content library was proof of a solid entertainment brand. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for as though

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau

Kids Definition

as though

conjunction

: as if