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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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Adverb
  • Fortunately, however, the absolute energy of any individual particle-particle collision is tiny, corresponding to tiny fractions of a microgram’s worth of energy in terms of mass.
    Big Think, Big Think, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Hopes for any stability and settling out, however, have been quickly shaken.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • Crawford nevertheless was hooked on political debates and election coverage from a young age.
    Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The subjects were not sensational, but nevertheless shocking in their very familiarity.
    Hilton Als, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • Staging a spectacular runway show primarily to sell accessories is an old-fashioned idea, though, and not every creative is resigned to it.
    Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Something changed, though, because the next morning, Van Lent and Eikenberg entered into a screaming match in Naja’s office for everyone to see.
    Michael Adno, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • The White House’s sudden strategy shift has nonetheless left many regional nations struggling to get by, and experts have warned that aid cuts could lead to many more deaths.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Saturday’s loss in The Pit was expected, at least according to computer projections, but was wrenching nonetheless after taking an 11-point lead in the first half and being tied inside a minute to go.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Conjunction
  • But scientists and doctors say things aren’t that simple — and a belief that exposing children to marijuana, either directly or indirectly, is harmless isn’t supported by the facts.
    Daniel M. Jimenez, The Cannifornian, 22 June 2017
  • 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
Adverb
  • Local politics observers predicted Drayton could tighten that gap and present Leake’s biggest obstacle yet.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Take a look around The backstory For the unfamiliar, Ritz-Carlton Reserves are the steady five-star brand’s deepest delve yet into uber-luxury.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Howbeit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/howbeit. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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