Thesaurus results for AFTER ALL

after all

adverb

Definition of after all

as in however

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Recent Examples of after all Property rights, after all, are the foundation on which all investment depends. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026 The teacher, after all, was always turned around writing at the chalkboard! — David Pierce, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026 Most stayed on significantly longer than Zacharia (the bar is low, after all), and at least a few managed to leave a lasting impression. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 The Knicks locked up their first NBA title in decades back in June, and after all of the festivities, Brunson revealed that his championship lid is still packed away in a bag. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for after all

Recent Examples of Synonyms for after all

Adverb

Some states, however, have chosen not to adopt the federal rule because of concerns about near-term revenue losses.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
At some point, however, Heritage needed a few defensive stops.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of however

Adverb

But the results nevertheless align with other recent polls showing corruption has shot to the top of voters' list of pressing worries.

— Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
While each group’s spending in Mississippi represents a small fraction of what either is putting into states like Texas, Ohio, and Michigan, the investments are nevertheless a reflection of how broad the midterm battleground has become.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of nevertheless

Adverb

Sources close to the awards campaign say the acting push will center on Seyfried regardless.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026
But regardless, Apple thinks plenty of people will still be lining up at its stores on day one for the first folding phone in its history.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2026