even so

adverb

Definition of even sonext
as in however
in spite of that I know you claim not to care about the breakup; even so, you keep talking about it

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Recent Examples of even so But even so, some commentators argue that when executive branch agencies rather than Congress impose conditions on federal funds, courts should give these cases special scrutiny. — Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 24 July 2026 However this levity continues to jar with Niki’s immaturity, in that scene and beyond; even so, her juvenile lack of perspective is dramatically compelling. — Elena Lazic, Variety, 11 July 2026 Yet even so, Americans now make up nearly 30% of National Hockey League rosters. — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 These last two are the largest, but even so, somehow the one for paper is never big enough. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for even so
Recent Examples of Synonyms for even so
  1. however
  2. though
  3. nevertheless
  4. still
  5. nonetheless
Adverb
  • The Sequoits made the defensive adjustment, however, hit some big plays with running back Gavin Stone and rolled to a 34-21 nonconference victory at Lake Zurich on Friday.
    — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Recent concerns about the use of Flock cameras, however, convinced police to resume the community discussions.
    — Emily McLeod, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of however
Adverb
  • There’s one guest, though, who took him by surprise the most.
    — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The usual crowd here, though, is the design-conscious traveler, along with couples looking for more character than the usual glass-tower Tokyo hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of though
Adverb
  • Questions about Davis’ candidacy have nevertheless continued circulating online and reached the City Council during its last meeting.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Vandersloot is more dependable than many veterans at her age, but the guard is nevertheless in the final stage of her longevity.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of nevertheless
Adverb
  • Homecoming aside, there’s still the Trawler to worry about, a fact we’re reminded of when another victim turns up on a playground, this time with a pentagram carved into his back and fish corpses shoved into his wounds.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Institutional investors still seem to see growth opportunities, even if some sovereign wealth funds show signs of potential pullbacks.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of still
Adverb
  • The actress went on to have a successful career nonetheless, playing Clarissa Darling in Clarissa Explains It All on Nickelodeon, which ran for five seasons from 1991 to 1994.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Steven Finkelstein of the University of Texas at Austin is leading a program that will hunt for very bright, very distant galaxies that Roman and other observatories could nonetheless scrutinize in lavish detail.
    — Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of nonetheless

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“Even so.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even%20so. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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