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
Brown had shot a weapon; the reason why, however, was under dispute.
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
The moment didn't hurt the brothers' relationship, however: in the years since, the Voltaggios have opened several restaurants together around the U.S. and even had a Food Network competition show, Battle of the Brothers.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 13 June 2025
Many economists, however, are much less convinced of his argument, with some even noting that a trade deficit can be a reflection of a strong economy and the power of the US to effectively stimulate the global economy.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
Morrissey, however, told PEOPLE that Williams never scheduled her new medical evaluation.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 20 May 2025
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
The moment didn't hurt the brothers' relationship, however: in the years since, the Voltaggios have opened several restaurants together around the U.S. and even had a Food Network competition show, Battle of the Brothers.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 13 June 2025
Many economists, however, are much less convinced of his argument, with some even noting that a trade deficit can be a reflection of a strong economy and the power of the US to effectively stimulate the global economy.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
Morrissey, however, told PEOPLE that Williams never scheduled her new medical evaluation.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for however
Adverb
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Her screen time was short, though, as mysterious trench-coat-wearing hitchhiker Christina Bailey met her demise early in the film, setting the central mystery in motion.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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As has been explained, though, that first friendly of three that have been planned will now not take place thanks to a promoter dispute.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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Challenged by armed gangs in southern Gaza and a population that has expressed open anger at Hamas, the militant group has nevertheless found a way to continue the fight, exacting a deadly price with each passing week that goes by without a ceasefire.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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My mother spoke of my grandmother’s sober beauty, plain and simple but nevertheless an inspiration to my grandfather.—
Jhumpa Lahiri,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
Adverb
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This work has taken place in what’s known as the Government Community Cloud, which is intended for information that is not classified but is nonetheless sensitive.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
26 July 2025
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Counsell understood the question was relating to the trade deadline but was trying to evade it nonetheless.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
Adverb
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However, the cause is still being investigated. 45 engines, 17 water tenders, three helicopters, six dozers and 16 hand crews will continue to battle the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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Even at 33 years old, Schwarber is still hitting at an elite level for the Phillies.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
Adverb
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Tyler Perry dons Madea's grey curls yet again — this time for a wedding in the Bahamas.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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The move deals yet another blow to the London Stock Exchange, which saw its worst first half for IPO fundraising in decades this year, according to Dealogic.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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“However.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/however. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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