however

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Recent Examples of however That’s stronger than last year (when fewer than 10,000 jobs were added per month); however, the current pace of hiring is running well below pre-pandemic averages. — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026 The supply of suitable isotopes, however, remains a major challenge for future spacecraft. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026 There appears to be some talks as to exactly what De Luca and Abdy’s role will be in the new entity, however, the duo weren’t contracted to report into other motion picture chairs, rather the CEO. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026 Other sanctioned Iranian airlines, however, have continued flying into Turkey. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for however
Recent Examples of Synonyms for however
Adverb
  • The company’s branding strategy is far from one-size-fits-all, though.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • As impressive as that steadiness is, though, there’s a workmanlike quality to the songwriting, a lack of risk or provocation.
    — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Charlene nevertheless continued to believe that underneath it all her daughter was, really, attracted to men.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Coming to Saudi’s defense is nevertheless complex calculation for Pakistan, which has played a key role in mediating between Iran – its neighbor and backer of the Houthis – and the US, since the US and Israel launched their war with Iran.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Return to record highs It’s been a choppy ride to all-time highs, but the S&P 500 has nonetheless rebounded and climbed, boosted by resurgent bouts of AI optimism, robust corporate earnings and a resilient US economic backdrop.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
  • He was nonetheless stopped by police officers, arrested and detained for nearly five hours.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • That’s the only real update beyond what has already been announced, including cornerback Xavier Lucas still being out after initially being deemed questionable earlier in the week.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
  • But building a reliable supply chain still remains a challenge for the United States.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Thursday saw one of the heaviest days of fighting yet, after the Houthis launched an all-out offensive seeking to encircle the city.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Buckley’s most recent book is on the face of it his humblest yet.
    — Lola Seaton, The New York Review of Books, 3 Oct. 2026

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“However.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/however. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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