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Synonyms

even so

Idioms  

  1. Nevertheless, still, that being the case. For example, That may be true, but even so we will investigate further, or She claimed it contained no garlic, but even so I could taste it. [Late 1300s]

Example Sentences

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Even so, when Kelly was finally out at NBC in 2018, she didn’t go out in the style of Bari Weiss, with a jeremiad about “wokes” in the newsroom.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

Even so, the findings provide strong early evidence that simple nutritional or pharmacological approaches may help reduce amyloid buildup and improve brain function.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Even so, Muzaffar Chishti of the Migration Policy Institute said that the executive branch has vast discretion in immigration law, particularly when invoking national security justifications, and defense attorneys may face an uphill battle.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Even so, some companies caution that shoppers are feeling skittish about the Iran war and high gasoline prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Even so, she has always been one of my favorite people.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day

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