Definition of neverthelessnext
as in however
in spite of that I really don't want to; nevertheless, I will do it because you asked me to

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Recent Examples of nevertheless Diplomats from both sides nevertheless pressed behind closed doors. Rick Jervis, USA Today, 13 May 2026 This relatively short repositioning cruise is nevertheless packed with interesting moments, starting with a transit of the Panama Canal. Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026 Others, such as classical composer Florence Price and folk singer Granny Almeda Riddle, might not be as well known, but their talents and vision are nevertheless part of the musical tapestry that extends beyond the Natural State. Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 9 May 2026 Wall Street nevertheless latched onto some potentially encouraging signals. Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for nevertheless
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Adverb
  • For bride-to-be Seth, however, the decision to tie the knot in her motherland is not a political one.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 May 2026
  • Over time, however, the disease has spread across the East Coast and Midwest, with diagnoses reaching 35 states.
    Drew Pittock, USA Today, 21 May 2026
Adverb
  • Graf nonetheless agreed to the defense team's request for a postponement in the hearing, which is expected to take up to four days — moving it from the week of May 18 to early July.
    Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
  • The Republican Party is widely expected to keep its majority in both chambers, but nonetheless, there are still a few interesting primary races to watch.
    Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 17 May 2026
Adverb
  • That probably won’t be the biggest problem for the campaign, though.
    Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
  • The former model-actress isn’t far away, though.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Adverb
  • Taty Castellanos stood still as if rooted to the turf, looking high into the away end.
    George Caulkin, New York Times, 18 May 2026
  • The first and third items in this indictment are indisputable; the second is a complicated and qualified matter; and the last two are libels, still part of popular legend no matter how often disproved by serious biography.
    Thomas Mallon, New Yorker, 18 May 2026

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“Nevertheless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nevertheless. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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