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though

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conjunction

as in although
in spite of the fact that though it has no well-known actors in it, the movie has become the sleeper hit of the summer

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Recent Examples of though
Adverb
Staff still firmly believe the right forever home is out there though. Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025 The lead was earned as much as gifted by Leafs-in-the-box, though, as Florida led 15-4 in first-period shots, with only Woll’s play keeping the Cats’ lead minimal. Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025 There’s one town in particular that stands out, though. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025 The role of tourist tax money in the site’s purchase could prove a hurdle to uses like residential, though, because those dollars are now legally restricted to support tourism. Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for though
Recent Examples of Synonyms for though
Adverb
  • Kendall Jenner, however, has kept it pretty chill this weekend.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 May 2025
  • The federal government continues, however, to actively oust and uproot international students by sending undercover ICE agents to attend student protests.
    Charlotte Y. Levy, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2025
Adverb
  • But the noise that greeted Arteta’s strike will live long in the memory nevertheless.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 16 May 2025
  • They nevertheless could be inspired by their men’s team who reached the semi-finals of their first-ever European Championship nine years ago in France.
    Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Conjunction
  • But scientists and doctors say things aren’t that simple — and a belief that exposing children to marijuana, either directly or indirectly, is harmless isn’t supported by the facts.
    Daniel M. Jimenez, The Cannifornian, 22 June 2017
  • But with a full and volatile season behind them, the two have grown closer, prompting check-ins from Bradford last month, seeking tidbits from his coach who watched OTA practices on a tablet from his Kentucky retreat.
    Chad Graff, Twin Cities, 15 June 2017
Adverb
  • The folk music that influenced Dylan’s early career came before his time but spoke to him nonetheless, not unlike how his early music has resonated with subsequent generations.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025
  • Reportedly, Brady won't be at the game at Gillette Stadium due to announcing a different game, but nonetheless, the game should be an interesting one between two young, up-and-coming teams. 7.
    Seth Quinn, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025

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“Though.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/though. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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