even so

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 Fedorov stopped short of launching a direct challenge to the president, but even so political and public support for Zelenskyy seems more fragile than ever. — Will Barker, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026 And even so, shouldn’t poor play incentivize keeping the first team out there to codify communication, to establish routine, to actually execute? — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2026 In the photo, everyone is wearing soft tones of white and cream, but even so, Aniston’s monochromatic number stands out. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026 Of course, many aspects of maternal care cannot be provided at a distance, but even so, having this option more widely available could be useful for fielding routine questions and identifying cases that require in-person care. — Keith Humphreys, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for even so
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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
Adverb
  • Lovely feeling in this prewar apartment, with nice light and plenty of space — definitely pretty far out, though.
    — Nora DeLigter, Curbed, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Eventually, though, being endlessly agreeable becomes its own kind of performance.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
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
Adverb
  • Even as Portland, Maine, has continued to welcome new boutique hotels, ‘The Press’ is still one of the most personal and consistently high in quality.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Moreover, the short extension of the trade armistice only underscores its fragility; Beijing is still squeezing flows of rare earths to extract concessions from the US and coerce its allies, including Japan.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 26 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • This highly entertaining but nonetheless gentle show never preaches, never takes itself too seriously and embraces everyone in its orbit, all qualities that tend to lead to success in the theater.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • But those pressures were nonetheless, for the most part, detrimental to Dunham personally, to her artistic development, and to the inspirations that made the series so exciting at first.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026

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“Even so.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even%20so. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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