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Definition of howbeitnext
as in however
in spite of that I've never written a poem before; howbeit, I feel my first attempt is quite good

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as in although
in spite of the fact that our visit to Niagara Falls was very pleasant, howbeit slightly shorter than we had planned

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for howbeit
Adverb
  • Vozinha could hold up in the face of a relentless Argentina attack for only so long, however.
    Tim Rohan, NBC news, 4 July 2026
  • Kroger says on its website that its stores will be open regular hours; however, pharmacy and clinic hours may vary.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Conjunction
  • But with a full and volatile season behind them, the two have grown closer, prompting check-ins from Bradford last month, seeking tidbits from his coach who watched OTA practices on a tablet from his Kentucky retreat.
    Chad Graff, Twin Cities, 15 June 2017
  • The tech firm didn’t pull that video down, but reached out to police.
    Queenie Wong, The Mercury News, 3 May 2017
Adverb
  • In this latest spinoff from the Taylor Sheridan universe, Montana falls away to the far away lands of Rio Paloma, Texas—trouble nevertheless follows.
    Alex Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026
  • While the threat of AI to every SME might possibly be overstated, these businesses do nevertheless face real challenges from domestic and geopolitical problems.
    Rupert Lee-Browne, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Adverb
  • The flyovers - though met mostly with complaints from locals over the noise - drew awe from the fair's guests.
    Mike Stunson, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The White House wasn't the only casualty caught in ID4's wake, though, as another renowned filmmaker's sci-fi flick took a beating at the box office.
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Adverb
  • Norway was able to escape the Ivory Coast, and that was a bit of a sweaty win, but a win nonetheless.
    David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Although masks are prohibited inside the stadiums, under FIFA’s security protocol, some fans were spotted wearing them nonetheless.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Adverb
  • The country’s final authority on election matters, the National Jury of Elections (JNE), has yet to issue its official proclamation, according to Reuters.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • As Jupiter and Chiron clash, explore new beliefs or ideas without committing to them – yet.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 1 July 2026
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“Howbeit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/howbeit. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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