nonetheless
adverb
none·the·less
ˌnən-t͟hə-ˈles 
: in spite of what has just been said : nevertheless
The hike was difficult, but fun nonetheless.
… smaller but nonetheless important research programs.—
Malcolm W. Browne
Malcolm W. BrowneMore removed from vineyards, but worth a side trip nonetheless, is the small city of Mirepoix.—Kim Marcus
Kim MarcusFish-belly gray and homely as oatmeal, it nonetheless evokes the fresh, mild scent and flavor of the catch of the day.—Nancy Coons
Nancy CoonsExamples of nonetheless in a Sentence
sometimes you can be a real jerk, but I like you nonetheless
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Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
These are people, as Kamensky put it, who never ended up as marble statues but who nonetheless played a critical role in establishing a new nation.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2025
The 11 vetoes — up from Polis’ previous high of 10 in 2023 — nonetheless underscored the adage that every bill must pass by clear threshold to become law: 33 votes in the House, 18 votes in the Senate and one vote from the governor’s office.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 7 June 2025
Pay Them More Often | Opinion Alaska Governor: Why the Alaska LNG Pipeline Matters for South Korea's Energy Security | Opinion
Climate adaptation often involves quite simple solutions that nonetheless require big investments.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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“Nonetheless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonetheless. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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nonetheless
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none·the·less
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