Synonyms of however
- as in though
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Thesaurus Definition of however
Synonyms & Similar Words
- nevertheless
- nonetheless
- notwithstanding
- at the same time
- all the same
- just the same
- still and all
Examples Sentences
- Bailey Trela, Vulture , 19 Nov. 2024
- Melinda Fakuade, Vox , 18 Nov. 2024
- Grace Tucker, The Enquirer , 4 Nov. 2024
- Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY , 30 Oct. 2024
- Matt Burgess, WIRED , 5 Nov. 2024
- Sophie Furley, Robb Report , 5 Nov. 2024
- Greg Rosenstein, NBC News , 15 Nov. 2024
- Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life , 14 Nov. 2024
- Harold Gutmann, The Mercury News , 13 Nov. 2024
- Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine , 11 Nov. 2024
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“However.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/however. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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