for all

phrase

: in spite of (something)
For all his confident talk, he is actually very unsure of himself.
She still loves him, for all his faults.

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In the luxury market, lines like Seabourn (with its first expedition vessel, Seabourn Venture) and Scenic are the main competition for all-suite accommodations. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026 That is just the political reality, unfortunately, for all of us, right? — Mark Guiducci, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026 Halloween was a special time for all of the kids in the neighborhood. — Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026 And of course, all of this is mixed into a white-cast-free milky serum that’s suitable for all skin types. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for all

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“For all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20all. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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