nevertheless

adverb

ˌne-vər-t͟hə-ˈles How to pronounce nevertheless (audio)
Definition of neverthelessnext
as in however
in spite of that I really don't want to; nevertheless, I will do it because you asked me to

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Recent Examples of nevertheless The Giants trading for a younger developmental quarterback rather than adding a veteran backup nevertheless remains a curiosity, since going in that direction eventually may be incongruent with the team’s original aspirations for 2026. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026 But the decision, nevertheless, reflects the company’s confidence in its ability to sustain the higher payout in the coming years. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026 One obvious target there is Iowa, a state Trump won by double-digit percentage points just two years ago that nevertheless has morphed into a Midwest midterm battleground. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 The City Council nevertheless made the taper lane a condition of approval. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nevertheless
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  • As 2016 neared, Thomas’ bandmates expected to reconvene for a 20th anniversary tour, however he was focused on 2015’s The Great Unknown, largely inspired by wife Marisol’s grueling health battles.
    — Leena Tailor, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of saints, however, the bridge has seen a lot of actors and film crews.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of however
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  • Return to record highs It’s been a choppy ride to all-time highs, but the S&P 500 has nonetheless rebounded and climbed, boosted by resurgent bouts of AI optimism, robust corporate earnings and a resilient US economic backdrop.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
  • He was nonetheless stopped by police officers, arrested and detained for nearly five hours.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of nonetheless
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  • The company’s branding strategy is far from one-size-fits-all, though.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • As impressive as that steadiness is, though, there’s a workmanlike quality to the songwriting, a lack of risk or provocation.
    — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of though
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  • That’s the only real update beyond what has already been announced, including cornerback Xavier Lucas still being out after initially being deemed questionable earlier in the week.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
  • But building a reliable supply chain still remains a challenge for the United States.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of still

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“Nevertheless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nevertheless. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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