as in though
in spite of that
I'm all out of eggs; however, I can still make us a nice breakfast
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Recent Examples of however
Trump, however, showed major financial gain from many of the upfront investments.
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Indian market opportunity, however, comes with the pressure to pivot strategy based on consumer preferences.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 May 2026
Among some fraction of liberal voters, however, any concession to the technology’s utility is increasingly regarded as gauche, at best—and, at worst, a sign of reactionary corporate centrism.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
His velocity, however, never quite returned.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Indian market opportunity, however, comes with the pressure to pivot strategy based on consumer preferences.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 May 2026
Among some fraction of liberal voters, however, any concession to the technology’s utility is increasingly regarded as gauche, at best—and, at worst, a sign of reactionary corporate centrism.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
His velocity, however, never quite returned.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for however
Recent Examples of Synonyms for however
Adverb
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The teen-age Bradley, though, didn’t really know how to dance.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Whatever happens in the months ahead though, signing at least one new midfielder should be a priority.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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Diplomats from both sides nevertheless pressed behind closed doors.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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This relatively short repositioning cruise is nevertheless packed with interesting moments, starting with a transit of the Panama Canal.—
Scott Laird,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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The Fed researchers ultimately found the actual tariff rate being paid was smaller than what earlier announcements would have implied, but historically high nonetheless.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Everyone on stage mesmerizes, yet Christopher Nell as The Boy, a barrel of laughs and an acrobat, nonetheless steals the show.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
Adverb
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But Indiana still has key members of that team returning next season, including Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, and Aaron Nesmith.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Georgian restaurants have now come to Manhattan, but this Brighton Beach standby still shows how it’s done.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Adverb
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The Frenchman has been on a rapidly rising trajectory, but there is much excitement for what is yet to come.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The man, whose identity has not yet been confirmed, was carrying a Mexican voter registration card, according to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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“However.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/however. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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