as in however
in spite of that
I know you claim not to care about the breakup; even so, you keep talking about it
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Recent Examples of even so
In general, the European Union enforces stricter regulations on chemicals, but even so, many of those rules apply to industrial applications and not textiles.
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Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
The diatomaceous earth has a natural groove that keeps it from becoming slippery, even so.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Meiyun sleeps on the sofa, but even so Baoshu’s presence will be a problem for her relationship with Qifeng.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
But even so, outside their home, Lisa feels the risks are greater.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
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Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
The diatomaceous earth has a natural groove that keeps it from becoming slippery, even so.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Meiyun sleeps on the sofa, but even so Baoshu’s presence will be a problem for her relationship with Qifeng.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
But even so, outside their home, Lisa feels the risks are greater.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for even so
Adverb
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Investors, however, wanted more growth to justify a 66% year-over-year increase in capital expenditures.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Consulting, however, will see stronger demand.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Before that can happen, though, attorneys for CoreCivic will argue at a Kansas Court of Appeals hearing in Topeka next Tuesday that the injunction blocking detentions at the facility without local officials’ approval should be lifted.—
Matthew Kelly
February 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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Often, though, parents twist themselves in knots to try to make family and career work.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
3 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Those who knew James Ramseur also found the way in which his shooter had been celebrated perhaps predictable but nevertheless hard to process.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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No other direct testimony or evidence presented at the trial implicated Porter, but the jury nevertheless convicted him.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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But his new-Dior vibe this year felt fresh and unexpectedly cool—a more casual approach to awards season dressing, though still refined.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Feb. 2026
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The asylum case is still pending in immigration court.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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To resolve the issue, Jean engaged Italian artisans to paint out the imposing figure, leaving a nonetheless dramatic image of a charging red horse against a lush tropical background.—
Colleen Barry,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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It may not have been acquired for $12 million, but its debut was a success nonetheless.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Even so.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even%20so. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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