per contra

adverb

Definition of per contranext
as in even so

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  1. even so
  2. however
  3. still
  4. though
  5. nevertheless
  6. nonetheless
Adverb
  • But even so, large offshore arrays inevitably make the electromagnetic environment harder.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
  • But even so, if there was any scepticism over his signing, it must have been blown away after only four starts and a single substitute appearance for his new club.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of even so
Adverb
  • On the debate stage this week with his Democratic opponent, however, Jackson discussed Trump only when Keisha Lance Bottoms brought him up.
    — Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Pakistan, however, is at a very different stage of development.
    — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of however
Adverb
  • 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
Adverb
  • 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
Adverb
  • Charlene nevertheless continued to believe that underneath it all her daughter was, really, attracted to men.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Coming to Saudi’s defense is nevertheless complex calculation for Pakistan, which has played a key role in mediating between Iran – its neighbor and backer of the Houthis – and the US, since the US and Israel launched their war with Iran.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of nevertheless
Adverb
  • 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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“Per contra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/per%20contra. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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