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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Occasionally, though, a comment strikes at the nub of a narrative.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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For all the progress in the lab, though, money remains a major barrier.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 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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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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Uncertainty can be unsettling nonetheless.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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However, the share of white men nonetheless ticked up after a two-year decline.—
Richie Zweigenhaft,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Even so.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even%20so. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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