Definition of neverthelessnext
as in however
in spite of that I really don't want to; nevertheless, I will do it because you asked me to

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Recent Examples of nevertheless What fans can expect out of USH is slightly different, but nevertheless as engaging. Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026 The Republican-majority committee and broader Senate will nevertheless probably confirm Warsh. David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026 Preservation Chicago took issue with plans to demolish the building, and reports noted that a petition to keep it standing gathered more than 2,000 signatures, but the building nevertheless came down in 2021. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026 Inviting people into your home for the first time nevertheless creates a feeling of vulnerability since guests can learn a lot about the host’s taste, interests and beliefs through the color scheme, the books on the shelves, and the art work and mementos on display. ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nevertheless
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Adverb
  • In the process, however, one of the big distinguishing aspects of TV – the large audiences who once assembled to watch dramas, sitcoms and reality shows – has eroded.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Peterson was cruising through the first three, however, the Nationals rallied for seven runs in the fourth to set up the blowout.
    James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • The education budget nonetheless continues to go up, hurting taxpayers and diverting funds from other important services.
    Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Although schools agree that athletes should only be able to play four seasons in five years, many nonetheless support individual athletes who sue the NCAA to play beyond that limit.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • There’s more bad blood within the White House, though.
    Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The challengers, though, argued that the email exchange was not adequate consultation, violating the TPS statute's requirement for discussion between the DHS and State Department on the conditions in countries whose nationals are shielded from deportation.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • One month into the 2026 season and one month into this new endeavor, teams are still feeling out the best ways to teach it, train it, use it, evaluate it and learn from it.
    Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Getty Images Oil prices fell Tuesday as traders weighed a U.S. blockade of Iranian shipping and signs that Washington and Tehran could still continue peace talks.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026

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“Nevertheless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nevertheless. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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