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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  • 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
Adverb
  • His produce looked fresh, as far as Nidhi could tell, but her mother nevertheless waved him on.
    — Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Both scandals spurred reforms by state lawmakers that nevertheless failed to streamline a complex disciplinary process and left gaps for troubled businesses to continue operating.
    — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of nevertheless
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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
Adverb
  • 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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