per contra

adverb

Definition of per contranext
as in even so

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for per contra
  1. even so
  2. however
  3. still
  4. though
  5. nevertheless
  6. nonetheless
Adverb
  • But even so, my mother’s love for me outpaced all modes of hate.
    Essence, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
  • But even so, it’s felt very sturdy over extended use in my kitchen.
    Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of even so
Adverb
  • Capitol, however, was morally opposed to leaving any spare change rattling in the kids’ pockets—and the kids agreed.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Beyoncé's upcoming halftime show at the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens game on Christmas, which will also air live on the service, however, will be glitch-free — according to her mom, Tina Knowles.
    Jack Irvin, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of however
Adverb
  • Biologists working to protect fish The NPS is still concerned about the survival of this pupfish species that has no other natural habitat, however.
    Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The family spirit clearly still runs strong with these former McCallisters, who've all gone on to widely divergent careers.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of still
Adverb
  • Those fans have been proven wrong today, though, as Capcom has just announced a new Onimusha game.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Down reactions to earnings haven’t been a negative driver of sentiment, though.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of though
Adverb
  • The new transitional leadership has not laid out a clear vision of how the country will be governed, and the main group behind the offensive remains designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S., which nevertheless has begun making direct contact with it.
    Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
  • The two countries should nevertheless back the text, according to a diplomatic source.
    Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of nevertheless
Adverb
  • This proved to be the perfect entryway for sweaters with difficult-to-obtain, high-quality cashmere threads (for colors, think sea moss, camel, or pebble grey) but nonetheless restrained the clothing item’s creative free will.
    Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Likely this was not something either wanted to endure again, but a unique bonding experience nonetheless.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of nonetheless
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“Per contra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/per%20contra. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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