as in however
in spite of that
I know you claim not to care about the breakup; even so, you keep talking about it
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Recent Examples of even so
That's a very wealthy state, but even so, very few people earn that much.
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Dana Taylor, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Adam McKay’s toxically smug dissection of Dick Cheney fails to take the full measure of this monstrous vice-president, but even so, Bale taps into something elemental about the man’s arrogance and domineering personality.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026
But even so, both the state and CMS saw drug possessions increase.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2026
Sheriff‘s deputies eventually were stationed outside the home, but even so, a pizza delivery driver walked food that had been ordered for someone in the neighborhood up to the door of the Guthrie home.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
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Dana Taylor, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Adam McKay’s toxically smug dissection of Dick Cheney fails to take the full measure of this monstrous vice-president, but even so, Bale taps into something elemental about the man’s arrogance and domineering personality.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026
But even so, both the state and CMS saw drug possessions increase.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2026
Sheriff‘s deputies eventually were stationed outside the home, but even so, a pizza delivery driver walked food that had been ordered for someone in the neighborhood up to the door of the Guthrie home.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for even so
Adverb
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For bride-to-be Seth, however, the decision to tie the knot in her motherland is not a political one.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 May 2026
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Over time, however, the disease has spread across the East Coast and Midwest, with diagnoses reaching 35 states.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
Adverb
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That probably won’t be the biggest problem for the campaign, though.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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The former model-actress isn’t far away, though.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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That his hands nevertheless improved while hobbled might be a harbinger for what the total package can become if Kincaid avoids the injury report.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The experimental documentary would nevertheless grow to become revered by filmmakers, and in 2015 it was added to the National Film Registry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
Adverb
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The soft green tones subtly pull in the olive pillows across my bed, while the abstract landscape design creates a calming, serene vibe that still feels neutral enough to work long term.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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The closures stop halfway down and transition into a slit, allowing for plenty of movement, and shoppers appreciate that the midweight denim feels sturdy while still offering a comfortable bit of stretch.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
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Graf nonetheless agreed to the defense team's request for a postponement in the hearing, which is expected to take up to four days — moving it from the week of May 18 to early July.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The Republican Party is widely expected to keep its majority in both chambers, but nonetheless, there are still a few interesting primary races to watch.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
17 May 2026
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“Even so.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even%20so. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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