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
The timing now, however, seems fitting.
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Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026
Wang, however, projects each of these choice from deep within, crafting a character who’s both uncomfortable with his reactions to people, emotions and external stimuli, but is, at this point in his life, also unfortunately used to his discomforts, and begrudgingly accepts them.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Just after that test, however, a problem popped up — an interruption in the flow of helium in the upper stage of Artemis 2's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The pool and beach access, however, could be great for keeping little ones entertained at all hours.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
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Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026
Wang, however, projects each of these choice from deep within, crafting a character who’s both uncomfortable with his reactions to people, emotions and external stimuli, but is, at this point in his life, also unfortunately used to his discomforts, and begrudgingly accepts them.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Just after that test, however, a problem popped up — an interruption in the flow of helium in the upper stage of Artemis 2's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The pool and beach access, however, could be great for keeping little ones entertained at all hours.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for however
Adverb
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Thanks to its ongoing popularity, though, there are plenty of boxed options at grocery stores these days.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Somehow, though, these exploits make for dreary reading.—
Matt Weinstock,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Goenka was also skilled at using the language of universalism to secularize Buddhist meditation, presenting himself as a committed non-Buddhist who nevertheless accessed its benefits.—
Daniel M. Stuart,
The Conversation,
16 Mar. 2026
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The two sides nevertheless inched closer to a deal.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Too rich for my blood, but tempting nonetheless.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Mar. 2026
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Advantaged by a much higher rate of sellout crowds than the norm on the West Coast, San Diego State’s men’s basketball program nonetheless is facing stiff economic challenges, as does the school’s football program and, above all, the athletic department as a whole.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The captain still remembers the day a Russian Orlan reconnaissance drone hung above a Ukrainian position, transmitting coordinates to guide Russian artillery.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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While that threat is still being assessed, Rutte is also looking closer to the immediate region for the war, specifically the Strait of Hormuz.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Lawmakers have been briefed by the State Department and the Pentagon in a classified setting, and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Armed Services Committee have yet to hold hearings on the war.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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The state legislature has yet to approve a budget for this fiscal year that began in July – let for alone for 2026-27.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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