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 This highly entertaining but nonetheless gentle show never preaches, never takes itself too seriously and embraces everyone in its orbit, all qualities that tend to lead to success in the theater. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026 But this is nonetheless a fascinatingly dark and uncompromising film that reaffirms Nelson’s standing as a vital force in American independent filmmaking for more than three decades. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026 But there is nonetheless angst from fans about waiting this whole time simply to name an interim GM. — Max Bultman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Not a good ballgame, by any means, but a ballgame nonetheless. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonetheless
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  2. nevertheless
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Adverb
  • Sandburg coach Sheamus Murphy didn’t go to that school, however.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Some health advocates, however, question whether Zimbabwe’s financially troubled government can absorb the costs.
    — Farai Mutsaka, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of however
Adverb
  • Rubio nevertheless singled her out when discussing the need to rebuild Venezuela’s political opposition.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
  • While China analysts broadly predict the leaders' personal relationship and policy goals will result in a cautious summit that yields few major deliverables, their latest face-to-face nevertheless carries real geopolitical risk.
    — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of nevertheless
Adverb
  • Realistically, though, this is who Tamra is, and Vicki is right to stay guarded around her.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In reality though, every genome analysis is influenced by multiple of factors, such as the reference genome used for comparison and the technology used to sequence the DNA itself.
    — Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of though
Adverb
  • Even as Portland, Maine, has continued to welcome new boutique hotels, ‘The Press’ is still one of the most personal and consistently high in quality.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Moreover, the short extension of the trade armistice only underscores its fragility; Beijing is still squeezing flows of rare earths to extract concessions from the US and coerce its allies, including Japan.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 26 Sep. 2026
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“Nonetheless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonetheless. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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