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as though

conjunction

Definition of as though

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the way it would be or one would do if the applause was so great it was as though the toddler's dance class had been the Bolshoi Ballet

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Recent Examples of as though Because resilience is often described as though humans are machines. — Solitaire Townsend, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 The available performance hardware and sport-oriented chassis tuning give it enough capability that the driver can have fun without feeling as though the vehicle is constantly at odds with that. — New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026 The forward has also trademarked his nickname ‘Cold Palmer’, a nod to his celebration, crossing and rubbing his arms as though to warm himself up. — Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 The rapper looked as though she were headed to church, whereas Kirk could have been headed to the front row of a fashion show. — Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as though

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