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
Her biggest threat in the awards season thus far is Best Actress in a Comedy winner Rose Byrne, but, even so, expect to see Buckley up onstage a lot more this season.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Rosalía turned to both Google Translate and a professional translator to help with phonetics and overall pronunciation, but even so, songs took several takes to get right.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
In general, the European Union enforces stricter regulations on chemicals, but even so, many of those rules apply to industrial applications and not textiles.
—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
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Rosalía turned to both Google Translate and a professional translator to help with phonetics and overall pronunciation, but even so, songs took several takes to get right.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
In general, the European Union enforces stricter regulations on chemicals, but even so, many of those rules apply to industrial applications and not textiles.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for even so
Adverb
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Thursday’s verdict, however, marks the first time in 30 years that South Korea has sentenced a leader for insurrection.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Things, however, have changed since the start of February.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
19 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The retail price for a standard pack of Pokémon cards is usually around $5 for 10 cards — though, much like hunting for shiny Pokémon, successfully purchasing a new pack may require some luck, strategy and patience as the cards have exploded in value in recent years.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Brown, though, is fitting in well with the Raptors.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Produced on a shoestring budget with effects that were laughable even at the time, the original BBC series nevertheless ran for an astonishing 26 seasons before an ongoing revival began in 2005.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
18 Feb. 2026
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Some invisible exile journeys span thousands of miles, while others lead only to the other side of town—a seemingly short distance that can nevertheless carry profound social significance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The lab is still working on ideas for a more sustainable Mardi Gras.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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The expansive grounds cover 19 acres bordering the river, including a recreated 19th-century New England coastal village, a working shipyard, and the only wooden whaleship ship still afloat in the United States.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But a dance of desire nonetheless.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Held during the Second World War, the nuptials were nonetheless highly anticipated—and well attended.—
Stephanie Bridger-Linning,
Vanity Fair,
17 Feb. 2026
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