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
Until now, however, there was little surviving evidence from this time beyond unreliable copies of Akkadian inscriptions created later.
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Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Most A-list stars might have balked at playing the lead of Bong Joon Ho’s Mickey 17, however.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2025
Crucially, however, Wolff hinted the prospect of luring the Dutchman away from Red Bull remains a possibility.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Opening day on Tuesday however, was plenty busy, Rolf said.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2025
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Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Most A-list stars might have balked at playing the lead of Bong Joon Ho’s Mickey 17, however.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2025
Crucially, however, Wolff hinted the prospect of luring the Dutchman away from Red Bull remains a possibility.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Opening day on Tuesday however, was plenty busy, Rolf said.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for however
Adverb
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After what appeared to be a near-death experience, though, Lochlan — who was found by Timothy — opened his eyes and started breathing again.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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As of right now, though, no such regs exist, and the SPA claimed this has played a large role in a growing disquiet among Australia’s TV and film production communities.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Indexes nevertheless did keep swinging between losses and gains Monday after Trump’s latest tariff threat, in part because hope still remains in markets that negotiations may still come.—
Elaine Kurtenbach,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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That same brother, Bill, takes the stand next, a hulking man who nevertheless looks small surrounded by his family.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The film’s self-deprecatingly comedic artifice nonetheless captures chilling details of an adventure that starts with a demagogue’s cult-like following and ends with bloody corpses.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
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Joe Biden and Donald Trump These investigations don’t bear much parallel to the Signal episode but nonetheless serve as examples of high-profile probes launched by the department into the mishandling of classified information.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The McDonald’s Minecraft Movie Meal shows that fast food, when done right, can still create meaningful, culture-shaping moments.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Residents can still use barbecue grills, smokers, or small cooking pits with a fuel area of 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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He has not yet been arraigned on the federal charges.—
Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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That warrants definite watching to see if yet another brilliant scheme by Kyle and Kamilla can take hold.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“However.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/however. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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