per contra

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for per contra
Adverb
  • The diatomaceous earth has a natural groove that keeps it from becoming slippery, even so.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Meiyun sleeps on the sofa, but even so Baoshu’s presence will be a problem for her relationship with Qifeng.
    Jessica Kiang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Metcalf, however, believes that her character is only partially to blame for the serial killer's actions.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
  • That diversity, however, was limited.
    Jeff Pearlman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • That case is still ongoing, despite a pretty drastic turnover at the DOJ.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Others are still picking up the pieces.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • The mood has soured recently, though, with each side imposing additional curbs; new US tariffs come into effect today.
    Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Thus far, though, Pitchfork hardly seems defanged.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • That attention might not be back at the same levels this time around, but Friday is another chance, nevertheless.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • However, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the three-day airshow went on nevertheless.
    Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Wauchope may not have styled the bombshell hair parade that took place on the pink carpet outside, but the look was flaunted nonetheless.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • But nonetheless, that moment of failure has had a lasting impact on me.
    Angela Kenzslowe, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Per contra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/per%20contra. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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