nonetheless

adverb

none·​the·​less ˌnən-t͟hə-ˈles How to pronounce nonetheless (audio)
Synonyms of nonetheless
: 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
More removed from vineyards, but worth a side trip nonetheless, is the small city of Mirepoix.—Kim Marcus
Fish-belly gray and homely as oatmeal, it nonetheless evokes the fresh, mild scent and flavor of the catch of the day.—Nancy Coons

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sometimes you can be a real jerk, but I like you nonetheless
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But falling labor force participation nonetheless adds to a picture of an American labor economy seemingly out of balance with few solutions in sight. — Sarah Jackson jennifer Liu, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026 Nolan has retooled the character into an innocent victim, unaware of Odysseus’ scheme, who nonetheless gives his life for it. — ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026 The winning appetizer, though, was the aesthetically humble but nonetheless delicious jumbo lump crab cake, a mustardy affair crowned with pickled radish. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Russia’s problems are real, but the country is nonetheless capable of sustaining the conflict. — Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonetheless

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nonetheless was in 1533

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“Nonetheless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonetheless. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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