even so

adverb

Definition of even sonext
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 But even so, some commentators argue that when executive branch agencies rather than Congress impose conditions on federal funds, courts should give these cases special scrutiny. — Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 24 July 2026 However this levity continues to jar with Niki’s immaturity, in that scene and beyond; even so, her juvenile lack of perspective is dramatically compelling. — Elena Lazic, Variety, 11 July 2026 Yet even so, Americans now make up nearly 30% of National Hockey League rosters. — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 These last two are the largest, but even so, somehow the one for paper is never big enough. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for even so
Recent Examples of Synonyms for even so
  1. however
  2. though
  3. nevertheless
  4. still
  5. nonetheless
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  • Bonta’s office, however, has argued that such behavioral remedies have proven impossible to enforce in the past.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
  • On Thursday, however, good fortune found Ramos in the third inning, as the left fielder crushed an RBI double off the corner of Camden Yards’ right field wall.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of however
Adverb
  • For most, though, the dress is business casual, matching the growing casualness of their behavior in the box over the course of long sessions.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The kitchen itself, though, feels fairly unused—one tap wasn’t working, the cutlery was slightly rusty, and the whole setup had a ramshackle quality.
    — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of though
Adverb
  • But China’s rapid naval expansion has nevertheless set alarm bells ringing in Washington.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The city nevertheless is now often more interested in engaging residential developers to do historic restoration projects than demolition-and-new-construction jobs.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of nevertheless
Adverb
  • Some still laden with weapons, the ships belonged to Nazi Germany’s Black Sea fleet that was deliberately sunk near the end of the war as German troops retreated from Romania and Soviet forces advanced deeper into Europe.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • No, there are still people that were impacted that are in our own city.
    — Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of still
Adverb
  • And right now, despite rising borrowing costs, companies are making some pretty decent profits, signaling that the economy may be doing well nonetheless.
    — Rafael Nam, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Keeley is all optimism in the buildup to the team’s first game — merely a friendly against Hayes and Yeading, but important nonetheless — but subsequent events threaten to squelch those good feelings.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of nonetheless

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“Even so.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even%20so. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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