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
While Finland and Sweden may not have enjoyed quite the same level of Olympic success in women’s hockey as the US and Canada, the rivalry between the two Nordic countries is nonetheless a fiery one.
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Hannah Ryan, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
While the women faced difficult, snowy conditions, the medalists nonetheless put down impressive, clean runs.
—New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
McDonald's said its owners are still able to set their own prices, but the standards nonetheless shape and define how franchisees — which operate 95% of McDonald's restaurants — run their stores.
—Kate Rogers, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Minions nonetheless became a global headline this month, and clips of Guarino’s skate have gone viral online.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
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Hannah Ryan, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
While the women faced difficult, snowy conditions, the medalists nonetheless put down impressive, clean runs.
—New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
McDonald's said its owners are still able to set their own prices, but the standards nonetheless shape and define how franchisees — which operate 95% of McDonald's restaurants — run their stores.
—Kate Rogers, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Minions nonetheless became a global headline this month, and clips of Guarino’s skate have gone viral online.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonetheless
Adverb
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Thursday’s verdict, however, marks the first time in 30 years that South Korea has sentenced a leader for insurrection.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Things, however, have changed since the start of February.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
19 Feb. 2026
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Produced on a shoestring budget with effects that were laughable even at the time, the original BBC series nevertheless ran for an astonishing 26 seasons before an ongoing revival began in 2005.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
18 Feb. 2026
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Some invisible exile journeys span thousands of miles, while others lead only to the other side of town—a seemingly short distance that can nevertheless carry profound social significance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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The retail price for a standard pack of Pokémon cards is usually around $5 for 10 cards — though, much like hunting for shiny Pokémon, successfully purchasing a new pack may require some luck, strategy and patience as the cards have exploded in value in recent years.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Brown, though, is fitting in well with the Raptors.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, everyone is still running around like the Keystone Kops chasing Billie, passing an old lady in a bed eating Jell-O who mumbles something in Diné.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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When Gu drops into the halfpipe, listening to American rap, her brain is still working at 100mph, sometimes visualizing a takeoff one second before performing her trick.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Nonetheless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonetheless. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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