Synonyms of as though

as though

conjunction

as in like

the way it would be or one would do if

the applause was so great it was as though the toddler's dance class had been the Bolshoi Ballet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• like
• as if
• as

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of as though

Critics sometimes complained about the lack of overt politics in Annie’s books, as though the questions that obsessed her—how to value human lives, and whose, and on what terms—were politically nugatory. — Robert P. Baird, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2026

Instead, the channels will have to negotiate deals as though they are separated. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

When these differences remain hidden, organizations naturally allocate retention investments as though every customer contributes equally. — Dr. Vasudeva Akula, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Many of its stations look as though they were built for the tsars, clad in precious marble and adorned with mosaics, crystal chandeliers, sculptures, and gilded moldings. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026