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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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Adverb
One nice pattern, though, is that each of the films Ronan has been nominated for was also nominated for Best Picture, a rare feat for a four-time nominee. Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025 For now, though, the shape-shifting robotic collective was meant primarily as a proof-of-concept. Ars Technica, 1 Mar. 2025 The trick, though, is that Finch and his associates along with Chanel’s team are the ones who do the inviting. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025 The one that provided a more satisfying peanut butter-meets-chocolate flavor, though, was the collision between the Lawrence Welk Show—a Kristen Wiig signature—and Will Ferrell’s Robert Goulet. Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for though
Recent Examples of Synonyms for though
Adverb
  • Vancouver took the third route, however, and went beyond the deadline with no assets gained for the expiring free agents.
    Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Waukegan stormed back, however, outscoring Warren 19-10 in the third quarter.
    Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • The mayor nevertheless went on the trip, attending the Ghanaian president’s inauguration, as well as a U.S. Embassy cocktail party, on Jan. 7, the day the Palisades fire broke out.
    Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2025
  • The latter could very well be the case, but his reticence is notable nevertheless.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 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
  • Some fans feel the pictures are giving more movie promo than couple, but well wishes poured in via her comment section nonetheless.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
  • An imperfect history, sure, but a history nonetheless.
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025

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“Though.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/though. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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