Thesaurus results for AFTER ALL

after all

adverb

Definition of after all

as in however

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Recent Examples of after all But that order is not programmed into the genome; after all, the cells in an organism all have the same genome. — Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 The 1,700-meter-wide falls are undeniably impressive—after all, this is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world. — Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 Hilton, after all, was the host of his own conservative television show for years. — Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 The Vikings matchup, after all, was Robinson’s first back-to-back game all season having suffered a concussion that kept him out of Week 2 against the San Francisco 49ers. — Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for after all

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Adverb

The Paris installation is only a small part of the project, however, since the glass factory is being rebuilt in spaces including Red Clay Studio in Tamale and a British-era colonial building.

— Gameli Hamelo, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
On its face, however, this inspirational message seems in sharp contrast to economic reality.

— Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of however

Adverb

Vatican watchers say the 71-year-old’s diagnosis could regardless have other unintended effects, not all of them negative.

— Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Rachel is expected to quickly weaken and lose its tropical characteristics soon afterward regardless, bringing flooding rains inland through Sunday and Monday.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026