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
  • 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
  • However this levity continues to jar with Niki’s immaturity, in that scene and beyond; even so, her juvenile lack of perspective is dramatically compelling.
    — Elena Lazic, Variety, 11 July 2026
Definition of even so
Adverb
  • There’s hope, however, that the addition of Proctor could raise for the room as a whole.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • There’s one itty bitty European border that just got easier to cross, however.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of however
Adverb
  • Georgia still has ample budget reserves and a growing economy, prompting credit rating agencies to give the state their top scores.
    — David Wickert, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • But Son’s impact was still prominent on a night where the league had to showcase its star power without its top player.
    — Kamran Nia July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Definition of still
Adverb
  • As the tournament started though, hotels lowered their prices but were still charging above average daily rates from the same time last year.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • No one trail or route, though, offers the entirety of the swamp’s natural glory.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of though
Adverb
  • Although the Super Heavy booster failed to complete a soft water landing after multiple engines did not reignite, the mission nevertheless marked another significant step toward SpaceX’s long-term goal of a fully reusable launch system.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
  • Supporters nevertheless hailed the bill, known as the Stop Insider Trading Act, as the most significant congressional action yet to restrict stock trades by members of Congress.
    — Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 23 July 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 1 Aug. 2026.

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