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
Among the brands that disclose where their products are made, however, the share that is manufactured in Asia is consistently high.
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Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2025
We shouldn't be disappointed however, this race was closer than anyone ever imagined.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
DiCaprio’s box office track record is enviable, however.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 2 Apr. 2025
Immigration officials, however, will only contact you through official government channels (such as your USCIS account) and will not contact you through your personal social media accounts, according to the USCIS website.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
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Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2025
We shouldn't be disappointed however, this race was closer than anyone ever imagined.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
DiCaprio’s box office track record is enviable, however.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 2 Apr. 2025
Immigration officials, however, will only contact you through official government channels (such as your USCIS account) and will not contact you through your personal social media accounts, according to the USCIS website.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 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 16 Apr. 2025.
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