Thesaurus results for AFTER ALL

after all

adverb

Definition of after all

as in however

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Recent Examples of after all The next president should ration his calls on the public’s attention, which, after all, protects his own effectiveness and the country’s. — John Dickerson, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026 Ed Sheeran is set to resume his tour Saturday — possibly solo — after all his supporting acts withdrew in solidarity with opener Macklemore, who was dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 The type of work this laptop is intended for is usually completed at a desk when plugged in, after all. — Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 19 Sep. 2026 And after all, money spent at the State Fair is money well spent. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for after all

Recent Examples of Synonyms for after all

Adverb

Sandburg coach Sheamus Murphy didn’t go to that school, however.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
Some health advocates, however, question whether Zimbabwe’s financially troubled government can absorb the costs.

— Farai Mutsaka, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of however

Adverb

Rubio nevertheless singled her out when discussing the need to rebuild Venezuela’s political opposition.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
While China analysts broadly predict the leaders' personal relationship and policy goals will result in a cautious summit that yields few major deliverables, their latest face-to-face nevertheless carries real geopolitical risk.

— Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of nevertheless

Adverb

But the council wanted to avoid a legal showdown with the state, and Charlotte would’ve had to budget for the repayment regardless while a lawsuit worked through the courts.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026
This might read as sickly; regardless, her figures are rarely relaxed, and instead vivacious and embattled.

— Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026