Thesaurus results for AFTER ALL

after all

adverb

Definition of after all

as in however

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Recent Examples of after all Indiana, after all, started the season ranked 20th last year. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 Different parts of the world, after all, may have different geopolitical ambitions. — Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026 On the surface, the gay angle isn’t a problem — only a fool would suggest there’s any difference between a gay or straight psychopath, and this was a real event after all, loosely based on a true crime novel by Nicola Lagioia. — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026 The Panthers finished 3-1, after all, and only threw in one real stinker — a disjointed loss at Buffalo. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for after all

Recent Examples of Synonyms for after all

Adverb

What may have surprised even modern sports fans, however, was Ole Miss' suing two of its former players who followed former Rebels coach Lane Kiffin to his new position as head football coach at LSU.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
These two men out and about trying to get Frasers to join the cause, however, sounds like a terrible time for all involved.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of however

Adverb

Democrats nevertheless continued to demand stronger divestment provisions.

— Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
The determination nevertheless found no parking violation because the board had not adopted a specific parking standard.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of nevertheless

Adverb

For example, Michael Thorbjornsen’s Rocket Classic win should give him a two-year exemption that gets him into that 2028 Championship Series regardless.

— Brody Miller, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Most people who gravitate toward pumpkin products adore it regardless, but caution you to expect more pie spices than a true pumpkin spice latte.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026