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
Because of its determination to deliver pay-TV in a different way, however, YouTube has increasingly clashed with traditional media companies, including four prior carriage fights in 2025 alone.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
What is really required, however, is passion and determination.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Migueli stands apart, however, by his memory of the past.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
The footage, however, does not clearly show what preceded the alleged incident or whether any warnings were given.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
What is really required, however, is passion and determination.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Migueli stands apart, however, by his memory of the past.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
The footage, however, does not clearly show what preceded the alleged incident or whether any warnings were given.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for however
Adverb
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No, absolutely not, what does offend me, though, is having the poppy try be forced upon me.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The self-laceration is done on Damon Albarn Time, though, as Idles’ usual anxious guitar rave-ups are slowed and stripped here to a skipping, reggae-ish crawl, as synths squeak in the background and Albarn offers support via his forever-distant, disembodied backing vocals.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Led by a far-right authoritarian government, the country has nevertheless encouraged rooftop and utility-scale solar through a mix of government rebates and relaxed regulations.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Krys is nevertheless planning to keep a close eye on whatever clothes her sister passes on in the future.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The crowd continued cheering for minutes, even-handed in volume but consistent nonetheless, until Lee reemerged with a miniature curtsey, just barely hiding the biggest grin of the night.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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But you’ll still be immersed in nature and stillness, nonetheless.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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There is no way the Mavs can ask Dallas city taxpayers for a penny if Harrison is still the GM.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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As the Los Angeles Dodgers continue to celebrate one of the most memorable World Series victories in recent memory, there is still business at hand to deal with.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Several standards, especially those for wireless truck charging, are not yet cost-effective at scale.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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“However.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/however. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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