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Definition of howbeitnext
as in however
in spite of that I've never written a poem before; howbeit, I feel my first attempt is quite good

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as in although
in spite of the fact that our visit to Niagara Falls was very pleasant, howbeit slightly shorter than we had planned

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Adverb
  • The World Cup stage, however, will be different and brings immense pressure.
    Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
  • The group’s members include Amazon Web Services, Google and Microsoft, however, neither Edged nor Black Mountain Energy — who are developing data centers in Fort Worth — are listed on the group’s membership page.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
Conjunction
  • But scientists and doctors say things aren’t that simple — and a belief that exposing children to marijuana, either directly or indirectly, is harmless isn’t supported by the facts.
    Daniel M. Jimenez, The Cannifornian, 22 June 2017
  • But with a full and volatile season behind them, the two have grown closer, prompting check-ins from Bradford last month, seeking tidbits from his coach who watched OTA practices on a tablet from his Kentucky retreat.
    Chad Graff, Twin Cities, 15 June 2017
Adverb
  • The Danish troops were easy enough to spot in the hotel lobby, mostly Viking in stature and dressed in civilian clothing that was nevertheless overwhelmingly camouflage.
    Joshua Hunt, Vanity Fair, 17 June 2026
  • But nevertheless, David Seth Moltz believes a rising tide lifts all boats.
    James Manso, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Adverb
  • That doesn’t mean, though, that a 25,000-resident development will spring up on unincorporated land west of Natomas anytime soon, as the project seems likely to draw an environmental lawsuit.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
  • The glass closets are not large enough to hold a suitcase, though.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Adverb
  • Some religious groups that oppose Hezbollah’s presence in Lebanon, would nonetheless likely prefer the militant group over Syrian forces, according to Young.
    Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
  • Call it hypocrisy or honesty, either way, Season 3 is a joyless exercise that’s nonetheless an improvement on the wayward Season 2.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 June 2026
Adverb
  • The incident remains under investigation as of Tuesday evening, and investigators said the victim's name has not yet been released.
    Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 17 June 2026
  • The rooms with bunk beds and lodges are especially nice for spreading out a bit, and are a quick walk from the main building hosting the restaurant and a beautiful library/lounge on the upper floor (yet another great Northern Lights spot).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
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“Howbeit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/howbeit. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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