nevertheless

adverb

ˌne-vər-t͟hə-ˈles How to pronounce nevertheless (audio)
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 Nick Harkaway, a British sci-fi author who describes himself as a lover of technology, nevertheless remains skeptical of the cognitive costs associated with using a machine to assist in thinking, and with the environmental impact of AI systems. — Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2026 Iranian officials have nevertheless stressed that any agreement would not necessarily mean the waterway would immediately reopen. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026 But Autumn Mowery has nevertheless found this a perfect place to remind herself and others that real connections, while never perfect, do in fact matter. — Lee Cowan, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 LaFontaine’s relationship to Whatnot’s valuation, nevertheless, is loose. — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nevertheless
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  • The ban, however, wiped out a crop that provided a large share of rural income, without real alternative livelihoods, and in some cases, through force.
    — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Penders has just 78 senior professional league appearances to his name, however.
    — Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of however
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  • Although lucky bamboo is actually a succulent-type Dracaena plant native to Central African rainforests, it’s frequently associated with Chinese traditions nonetheless.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 12 Aug. 2026
  • While the card is meant to be interpreted as a token for transformation rather than its literal concept, the association has nonetheless added to the number’s infamy.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of nonetheless
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  • If Dern gets on top of Robertson, though, the fight could be over, and a submission for Dern wouldn’t surprise me.
    — Brett Appley, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Most states, though, have enacted additional requirements for higher powered machines, including minimum age and helmet requirements.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of though
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  • Meanwhile, a company has developed surf booties that claim to be barb-resistant — though swimmers are urged to still tread lightly to avoid trampling the rays.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Fire officials said the fire appeared to be cooking-related, and investigators are still determining what caused it.
    — Jose Fabian, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
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