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 Common Sense Media ranks these tasks as lower risk than the deployment of AI for classroom instruction, but there are concerns nonetheless. — Aaron Glantz, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026 One of the few is Andie MacDowell, who’s maintained curly hair throughout her entire career, nonetheless. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026 Carr has contended that the FCC nonetheless has statutory authority to scrap the rule — a position that is likely to face legal pushback. — Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026 Keldric Faulk, edge, Tennessee Titans Faulk is an elite project, but a project nonetheless. — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonetheless
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  • What can’t be forgotten, however, is that China won’t be standing still.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Over time, however, retailers may begin evaluating whether certain promotions, bundles or low-ticket offers create an outsized number of cash adjustments.
    — Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of however
Adverb
  • 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
Definition of nevertheless
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  • An apologetic statement this week and commitment to not letting history repeat itself has, though, done little to placate the intensifying scrutiny of his leadership.
    — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • One of the most prominent discounts, though, is on a Le Creuset Sautese Oven, which is a whopping $150 off — but not for much longer.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 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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