Thesaurus results for AFTER ALL

after all

adverb

Definition of after all

as in however

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Recent Examples of after all Either way, the upshot is that significant levels of oil supply are getting out and that the Strait of Hormuz isn’t really closed off after all. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 Regrettably, even after all this time living here, my bride never fails to seize the opportunity to suggest my diction is something less than poifect. — Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 The Art of Loving, after all, is an album best consumed as one whole, indulgent piece. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026 As Peter Parker, Holland alternates between states of loneliness and lovesickness, which, after all, are not such different conditions. — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for after all

Recent Examples of Synonyms for after all

Adverb

The Sequoits made the defensive adjustment, however, hit some big plays with running back Gavin Stone and rolled to a 34-21 nonconference victory at Lake Zurich on Friday.

— Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Recent concerns about the use of Flock cameras, however, convinced police to resume the community discussions.

— Emily McLeod, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of however

Adverb

Questions about Davis’ candidacy have nevertheless continued circulating online and reached the City Council during its last meeting.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Vandersloot is more dependable than many veterans at her age, but the guard is nevertheless in the final stage of her longevity.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of nevertheless

Adverb

Adebo could see some action against three-receiver sets regardless, depending on what Harbaugh settles with at the slot corner spot.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026
McDavid and Draisaitl will earn their points regardless, but that approach could also stand to benefit those lower in the lineup looking for bounce-back seasons, like Trent Frederic.

— Janson Duench, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026