per contra

Definition of per contranext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for per contra
Adverb
  • But even so, large offshore arrays inevitably make the electromagnetic environment harder.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
  • But even so, if there was any scepticism over his signing, it must have been blown away after only four starts and a single substitute appearance for his new club.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • As 2016 neared, Thomas’ bandmates expected to reconvene for a 20th anniversary tour, however he was focused on 2015’s The Great Unknown, largely inspired by wife Marisol’s grueling health battles.
    — Leena Tailor, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of saints, however, the bridge has seen a lot of actors and film crews.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
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
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
Adverb
  • The Miami-Dade Dems nevertheless argue that Garcia’s impartiality is now in question, and believe she should be replaced on the elections canvassing board before the midterms.
    — Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • On the Epicenter podcast, Hanson nevertheless recommended futarchy to the Bitcoin developer community as an alternative form of governance.
    — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • In 1948, the Supreme Court found such covenants judicially unenforceable, but Specht explains how communities upheld them nonetheless.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The Dodgers’ clearest and cleanest route to a three-peat nonetheless rests upon the four shoulders of Yamamoto, Tarik Skubal, Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
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“Per contra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/per%20contra. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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