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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Trout, the face of the franchise, has nonetheless been clear and direct about his desire to remain in Anaheim. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Though growth remains below official targets, Tinubu has nonetheless overseen a turnaround of the continent’s third-largest economy since coming to office in 2023. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026 But the nine-term congressman nonetheless dismissed his rivals’ hiring pledges as political showmanship. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 However, former Notre Dame defensive lineman Junior Tuihalamaka, who did not sign with an NFL team but is nonetheless suing for a fifth year of NCAA eligibility, started practicing earlier. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 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 7 Sep. 2026.

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