having said that

phrase

: despite what one just said
Their work has been fairly good. Having said that, I still think there's a lot of room for improvement.

Examples of having said that in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
But having said that, for the Dodgers, the regular season is basically a dress rehearsal for the playoffs. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 But having said that now, the guys came back exactly the same. — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2026 Now, having said that, the president can poison the well. — ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026 The actors have kept their romance under wraps for the most part, with both having said that keeping their romance private is important to them. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for having said that

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Having said that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/having%20said%20that. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!