nonetheless

adverb

ˌnən-t͟hə-ˈles How to pronounce nonetheless (audio)
Definition of nonethelessnext
as in however
in spite of that sometimes you can be a real jerk, but I like you nonetheless

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Recent Examples of nonetheless Your instincts are usually on point, but the practical details still matter nonetheless. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026 This free and fiery take on folk and indie pop could have benefitted from an edit that allowed its highlights to shine, but its deceptively soft, introspective parts are potent nonetheless. — Lina Lecaro, SPIN, 20 July 2026 While any joint-production agreement will require some time to execute, this was nonetheless an enormous boon for Ukraine’s long-term security. — Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026 The Middle East, meanwhile, saw the small jump at just 3 percent—but still an increase nonetheless. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonetheless
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  • There’s hope, however, that the addition of Proctor could raise for the room as a whole.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • There’s one itty bitty European border that just got easier to cross, however.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of however
Adverb
  • Mexico's Navy secretary, Raymundo Morales, said water levels were not expected to rise more than half a meter, but advised people to stay away from beaches nevertheless.
    — Sofia Menchu, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • But the version of the classical hero that the film conjures up nevertheless embodies the great preoccupation of Nolan’s filmography.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 July 2026
Definition of nevertheless
Adverb
  • As the tournament started though, hotels lowered their prices but were still charging above average daily rates from the same time last year.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • No one trail or route, though, offers the entirety of the swamp’s natural glory.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of though
Adverb
  • Owner Dan Weinberger told the Star-Telegram while a lot of progress has been made to accommodate more people, there are still a few finishing touches that need to be completed.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
  • Jackson County is still facing a separate lawsuit by the Independence and Fort Osage school districts in opposition to the three-year tax credit program.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
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