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
Meiyun sleeps on the sofa, but even so Baoshu’s presence will be a problem for her relationship with Qifeng.
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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
But even so, July’s CPI report came in below expectations.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Law enforcement needs a subpoena or warrant to access student records, and even so, schools would not have any information regarding the immigration status of students.
—Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2025
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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
But even so, July’s CPI report came in below expectations.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Law enforcement needs a subpoena or warrant to access student records, and even so, schools would not have any information regarding the immigration status of students.
—Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for even so
Adverb
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Our president cannot, however, seem to get Congress to find the funds to make sure all the citizens here in our own country have adequate health care, healthy food, and an affordable place to live.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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Most Google Voice calls made in the United States to other users in the United States or Canada are free; however, some domestic and international calls have a fee.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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There’s more Athleta discounts worth checking out, though—keep scrolling for five more impressive deals, starting at $28.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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This time, though, in the playoffs.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Despite the sharper than usual increase for Bay Area consumer prices, the region’s inflation nevertheless is subdued compared with the high pace seen in 2022 and 2023.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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On top of this, the country’s dwindling but nevertheless extensive tourism and hospitality industries were sent into deeper financial distress, as December is typically the busiest period of the year.—
Armando Ledezma,
New Yorker,
14 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The wide-leg silhouette creates an effortlessly chic drape that flatters every stride through long travel days, while still looking structured enough for meetings and dinners.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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In the videos, which are still streaming on the servers of the New York Times, the incessant Israeli bombing rattles the viewer’s nerves through the immediacy of our screens.—
Max Weiss,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Jilted by Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss nonetheless beat Georgia in the Sugar Bowl but Pete Golding, the new man in charge, wasn’t quite sure which of his coaches would be coming with him to prep for a semifinal date with Miami and who was making the short ride across the bayou to Baton Rouge.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Austinites won't see snow Friday, but the area is in for some severe weather nonetheless.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Even so.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even%20so. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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