after all
adverb
1
: in spite of considerations or expectations to the contrary : nevertheless
decided to take the train after all
didn't rain after all
2
: in view of all circumstances
literature which is after all only a special department of reading—
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There's no genuine spark between her and Vanya, after all.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Statement fashions, after all, are a huge part of the awards circus: Part of the fun is tuning in to see all of the stars in their finest couture.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
The world is still waiting for LeBron James' Slam Dunk Contest debut, after all.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
Completing lessons on the app could bring Duo back to life, the company said on Wednesday, in an apparent signal that the digital creature's death announced Tuesday might be a spoof after all.
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Statement fashions, after all, are a huge part of the awards circus: Part of the fun is tuning in to see all of the stars in their finest couture.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
The world is still waiting for LeBron James' Slam Dunk Contest debut, after all.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
Completing lessons on the app could bring Duo back to life, the company said on Wednesday, in an apparent signal that the digital creature's death announced Tuesday might be a spoof after all.
—April Rubin, Axios, 15 Feb. 2025
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“After all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/after%20all. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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