per contra

adverb

Definition of per contranext
as in even so

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for per contra
  1. even so
  2. however
  3. still
  4. though
  5. nevertheless
  6. nonetheless
Adverb
  • Of course, many aspects of maternal care cannot be provided at a distance, but even so, having this option more widely available could be useful for fielding routine questions and identifying cases that require in-person care.
    — Keith Humphreys, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
  • But even so, some commentators argue that when executive branch agencies rather than Congress impose conditions on federal funds, courts should give these cases special scrutiny.
    — Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
Definition of even so
Adverb
  • For those involved with Powell Gardens, however, the anniversary was about more than adding new entertainment.
    — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Those high aspirations, however, don’t appear to affect Proctor.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of however
Adverb
  • The review was never done, but the contractor still got paid.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The popular set tends to sell quickly, so consider grabbing one while fall-favorite shades like dusty olive, terracotta, and mauve are still in stock.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of still
Adverb
  • In this tall, slender building though, there’s a feel of being tucked away in the eaves of a guesthouse on some cobblestoned European side street, especially after the long and creaky elevator ride.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The cheapest air conditioning repair isn't always the best value, though, particularly if corners are cut or underlying issues are left unresolved.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of though
Adverb
  • The growing size and sophistication of China’s strategic forces are nevertheless expected to influence future discussions on arms control, regional security, and military competition in the Indo-Pacific.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Reeve nevertheless maintained that transgender participation is not the greatest obstacle facing female athletes, pointing instead to disparities in facilities, uniforms, locker rooms and institutional investment.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of nevertheless
Adverb
  • The winning appetizer, though, was the aesthetically humble but nonetheless delicious jumbo lump crab cake, a mustardy affair crowned with pickled radish.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The Monday blog post goes on to argue, however, that the results are nonetheless meaningful and could ultimately fundamentally disrupt the process of cryptanalysis, or the adversarial testing of cryptosystems.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026
Definition of nonetheless
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“Per contra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/per%20contra. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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