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
  • Their reasons were understandable, perhaps, but even so, this is what makes the current moment a turning point.
    — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
  • But even so Burke said the film had a strong showing from the under 34 crowd and a good mix of tweens coming along with their parents.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of even so
Adverb
  • In the latest study, however, the researchers primarily tested the vaccine’s ability to prevent tumor development.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
  • After the time change in November, however, those risks are lower.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of however
Adverb
  • His music put melody and relatability ahead of acrobatics, and his overtures still had swagger.
    — Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Until now, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has insisted the men were still alive and being held by gangs.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of still
Adverb
  • Young and the Panthers couldn’t capitalize on the iconic opportunity, though, and ultimately fell to the screaming green-and-gold parishioners, 27-19.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
  • A lot of the work, though, has to do with helping people get clean.
    — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of though
Adverb
  • The city’s staff report nevertheless classified the situation as an emergency, citing the potential for employee exposure and chemical reactions.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Sita, enchanted by the exquisite deer, urges Rama to pursue it nevertheless.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of nevertheless
Adverb
  • That mammoth chunk of red ink is due to an accounting charge related to convertible notes, but the company’s losing money nonetheless.
    — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • But the reality was that the city was on a war footing, a 4-foot wall of sand and rows of sandbags blocking off an ocean determined to reach the sidewalks nonetheless.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 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 3 Nov. 2026.

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