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
The decision-making process for big home purchases is longer however.
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Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
His most present thought, however, is about the people on the train.
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The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
The current and former flight attendants interviewed, however, say these corporate policies do not reflect their experiences.
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Emma Hurt,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
The momentum, however, would not last.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
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Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
His most present thought, however, is about the people on the train.
—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
The current and former flight attendants interviewed, however, say these corporate policies do not reflect their experiences.
—
Emma Hurt,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
The momentum, however, would not last.
—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for however
Recent Examples of Synonyms for however
Adverb
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The flyovers - though met mostly with complaints from locals over the noise - drew awe from the fair's guests.
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The White House wasn't the only casualty caught in ID4's wake, though, as another renowned filmmaker's sci-fi flick took a beating at the box office.
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In this latest spinoff from the Taylor Sheridan universe, Montana falls away to the far away lands of Rio Paloma, Texas—trouble nevertheless follows.
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While the threat of AI to every SME might possibly be overstated, these businesses do nevertheless face real challenges from domestic and geopolitical problems.
Adverb
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Norway was able to escape the Ivory Coast, and that was a bit of a sweaty win, but a win nonetheless.
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Although masks are prohibited inside the stadiums, under FIFA’s security protocol, some fans were spotted wearing them nonetheless.
Adverb
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Average transaction values for travel are still high, more than $31,000, but travelers are scrutinizing their receipts and pushing back when rate hikes don't come with better service.
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While the race idolaters had hoped Victor Wembanyama would surpass him, Nikola Jokic is still the best player in the NBA.
Adverb
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The country’s final authority on election matters, the National Jury of Elections (JNE), has yet to issue its official proclamation, according to Reuters.
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As Jupiter and Chiron clash, explore new beliefs or ideas without committing to them – yet.
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“However.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/however. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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