nonetheless
adverb
none·the·less
ˌnən-t͟hə-ˈles 
: in spite of what has just been said : nevertheless
The hike was difficult, but fun nonetheless.
… smaller but nonetheless important research programs.—
Malcolm W. Browne
Malcolm W. BrowneMore removed from vineyards, but worth a side trip nonetheless, is the small city of Mirepoix.—Kim Marcus
Kim MarcusFish-belly gray and homely as oatmeal, it nonetheless evokes the fresh, mild scent and flavor of the catch of the day.—Nancy Coons
Nancy CoonsExamples of nonetheless in a Sentence
sometimes you can be a real jerk, but I like you nonetheless
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Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
But the presidential rhetoric has nonetheless limited the ability of the stocks to recover.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Minions nonetheless became a global headline this month, and clips of Guarino’s skate have gone viral online.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
But some allegations of misconduct are nonetheless breaking into public view.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
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nonetheless
adverb
none·the·less
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