even now/then

idiom

1

—used to stress that something is or was happening at a particular time

They are even now preparing for his arrival.

Enemy troops were even then approaching the city.

2

—used to stress that something (such as a person's attitude or behavior) was or is very surprising and unexpected

We showed her the proof, but even then, she wouldn't admit she was wrong.

Despite all that went wrong, he insists even now that he would do it again.

Examples of even now/then in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And Constance knew even then that the best love acknowledged the groping effort of the erring will. —Jim Shepard, New Yorker, 8 June 2025

In an average year, insurance regulators issue fewer than a dozen fines for directory errors, the investigation found — and even then, the penalties are small. —Vicky Nguyen, NBC news, 5 June 2025

And even then, as the weeks dragged on, Cruz Guerrero wasn’t certain he’d be picked, especially after sharing with the family of Gómez Bolaños, who are involved in the production, his neophyte status on everything Chespirito. —Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025

And even then, your frequent flyer mileage may vary. —Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 June 2025