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 federal government continues, however, to actively oust and uproot international students by sending undercover ICE agents to attend student protests.
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Charlotte Y. Levy, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2025
Kendall Jenner, however, has kept it pretty chill this weekend.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 May 2025
The stock is still down almost 30% so far this year, however.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Both groups, however, have worked together on previous film and TV tax credit proposals.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Charlotte Y. Levy, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2025
Kendall Jenner, however, has kept it pretty chill this weekend.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 May 2025
The stock is still down almost 30% so far this year, however.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Both groups, however, have worked together on previous film and TV tax credit proposals.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for however
Adverb
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Howe, though, loves him and is keen to retain Pope and build competition.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Despite politicians throughout the U.K. writing to organizers of festivals which have booked the band, the group remain on the final lineup for Glastonbury this month, though were recently removed from Scotland’s TRNSMT festival this July following safety concerns from law enforcement.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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Trump is perturbed by the lack of movement but is nevertheless still ordering his envoy Steve Witkoff to continue his efforts.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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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
Adverb
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The DBs nonetheless got their hands on some footballs.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The title, in Muslim eschatology, refers to a narrow bridge between Paradise and Hell, which is fitting, insofar as Laxe’s movie is both a nightmarish experience and an exhilarating one—a pitiless ordeal that is nonetheless underpinned by extraordinary love and tenderness.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
Adverb
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At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2025
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The original course — Mathematics MA — is still offered.—
Melissa Goldin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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And yet, through it all, there stands Burks, likely to again be available at the veteran minimum and seemingly more than willing to return with nothing guaranteed other than a paycheck.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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The documentary, which does not yet have a release date, includes footage of Lisa’s 2025 debut solo performance at Coachella and at home in Thailand.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2025
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“However.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/however. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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