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
Rosso was however adamant to share that the flamboyant silver piece already generated buzz.
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Wood did not, however, say who delivered the apology.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Ray’s actions, however, have put his and Rachel’s lives in grave danger.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
There is also an upside, however, for institutions that perform rigorous due diligence.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Wood did not, however, say who delivered the apology.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Ray’s actions, however, have put his and Rachel’s lives in grave danger.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
There is also an upside, however, for institutions that perform rigorous due diligence.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for however
Adverb
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This time, though, the 27-year-old Dallas resident organized it largely on his own – with the help of a travel agent – as a surprise to celebrate her graduation from pharmacy school.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Just a matter of days later, though, the prodigious teenager appears to have the had the last laugh with Barca commemorating a fourth victory over Los Blancos this term and now closing in on a domestic treble.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Adverb
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But the noise that greeted Arteta’s strike will live long in the memory nevertheless.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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They nevertheless could be inspired by their men’s team who reached the semi-finals of their first-ever European Championship nine years ago in France.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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The folk music that influenced Dylan’s early career came before his time but spoke to him nonetheless, not unlike how his early music has resonated with subsequent generations.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
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Reportedly, Brady won't be at the game at Gillette Stadium due to announcing a different game, but nonetheless, the game should be an interesting one between two young, up-and-coming teams. 7.—
Seth Quinn,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Adverb
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While final details of the deal are still in the works, Trump promised the agreement would provide billions of dollars in access for U.S. agricultural products such as beef and ethanol.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Brian says Buck can still talk to him, which leads to Buck breaking down.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
Adverb
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The agency said no other wildlife impacts have yet been reported.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
5 May 2025
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After Trump's whiplash on tariffs in recent months, the full scope of the economic impact on Canada is not yet clear.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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“However.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/however. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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