however

adverb

Definition of howevernext
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 That doesn’t mean, however, that the show’s creator and stars have been able to avoid the same pitfalls as their characters. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 Suffice to say, however, that a neutral fan – and, given the size of the media markets directly involved, there are more of those than there have been in recent years – will likely have less of a visceral reaction to a Rays-Brewers World Series. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026 The Paris installation is only a small part of the project, however, since the glass factory is being rebuilt in spaces including Red Clay Studio in Tamale and a British-era colonial building. — Gameli Hamelo, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 These figures do not necessarily translate into gains on the bottom line, however. — Lindsay Dodgson, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for however
Recent Examples of Synonyms for however
  1. though
  2. nevertheless
  3. nonetheless
  4. still
  5. yet
Adverb
  • Unlike the income tax, though, the property tax is regressive, meaning its rate is not adjusted to reflect a payer’s earnings or wealth.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Away from the cameras and stage lights, though, her approach to style has evolved.
    — Lindy Segal, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of though
Adverb
  • But the results nevertheless align with other recent polls showing corruption has shot to the top of voters' list of pressing worries.
    — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • While each group’s spending in Mississippi represents a small fraction of what either is putting into states like Texas, Ohio, and Michigan, the investments are nevertheless a reflection of how broad the midterm battleground has become.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of nevertheless
Adverb
  • Even if an available person is never called upon to help, their latent availability nonetheless improves the atmosphere for everyone present.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The exhibition nonetheless offered a glimpse of what Nick Nurse’s team could look like when the regular season begins next week.
    — Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of nonetheless
Adverb
  • His music put melody and relatability ahead of acrobatics, and his overtures still had swagger.
    — Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Until now, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has insisted the men were still alive and being held by gangs.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of still
Adverb
  • The latest public records trove from the federal government details spooky — yet, unverified — history of UFOs on Catalina?
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Revell said that no arrests had yet been made, nor anyone taken into custody, but that police believed one shooter was involved.
    — Samantha Cookinham, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of yet

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“However.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/however. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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