as in though
in spite of that
I'm all out of eggs; however, I can still make us a nice breakfast
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Recent Examples of however
Cruz often works with hair and makeup artist Pablo Iglesias and celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos; however, it’s not confirmed either talents contributed to her Wednesday hair.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
The spectacle is founded, however, on an invitation from the speaker of the House.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
Things, however, have changed since the start of February.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 19 Feb. 2026
Schaeffer, however, doesn’t think that will be a problem.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 Feb. 2026
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
The spectacle is founded, however, on an invitation from the speaker of the House.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
Things, however, have changed since the start of February.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 19 Feb. 2026
Schaeffer, however, doesn’t think that will be a problem.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for however
Adverb
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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
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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
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Although fewer small systems are affected, USA TODAY’s analysis shows many of the highest concentrations of PFAS have nevertheless been reported in small communities.—
Austin Fast,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Even if a blockade in the Strait remains unlikely, disruption caused by a US attack could nevertheless send oil prices even higher, above their the recent gains – perhaps by another $10 a barrel, Tuttle said.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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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
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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
Adverb
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Gas prices are still lower than a year ago, even amid the current surge, according to AAA.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2026
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Likewise, American workers and their families probably would save less and borrow more in anticipation of higher wages, the payoff for being more productive; that would put still more pressure on rates to rise.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Local politics observers predicted Drayton could tighten that gap and present Leake’s biggest obstacle yet.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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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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“However.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/however. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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