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 In late May, at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting, the company released research that says that the two studies, taken together, nevertheless, show a promising trend. Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 22 June 2026 But the Union army in which about 180,000 Black men served was nevertheless the single most important national instrument in ending slavery and defining possibilities of freedom. Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026 The Danish troops were easy enough to spot in the hotel lobby, mostly Viking in stature and dressed in civilian clothing that was nevertheless overwhelmingly camouflage. Joshua Hunt, Vanity Fair, 17 June 2026 But nevertheless, David Seth Moltz believes a rising tide lifts all boats. James Manso, Footwear News, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nevertheless
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Adverb
  • For Marti, however, the most positive sign was the market’s ability to recover rapidly from periods of weakness.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 July 2026
  • That latest stint, however, proved even shorter than his previous one, ending after only a single major league appearance before another roster move followed.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Adverb
  • But there was nonetheless a great deal of gratitude toward him for founding and fostering this community.
    Zoe Magee, ABC News, 9 July 2026
  • And as strong as its performance has been, Levi’s stock gains nonetheless trail rivals Abercrombie & Fitch and Gap over the past three years.
    Rob Wile, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Adverb
  • The success of that provision depends on whether these local communities decide to build, though.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • This current year, though, feels like a regression, with a lineup that, bar one or two interesting choices, mostly feels like it could have been plucked straight out of 2015.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
Adverb
  • The suspect vehicle was found a short time later, police said, but the suspect was still at large Wednesday.
    Jason Green, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • This episode, Zack wakes up and bolts upright with the bandage still on his head from getting clobbered with a sign on his birthday and can’t remember what happened the night before.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 July 2026

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“Nevertheless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nevertheless. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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