Thesaurus results for AFTER ALL

after all

adverb

Definition of after all

as in however

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Recent Examples of after all No state, after all, wants its defensive systems to be at the mercy of unpredictable actors. — Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026 Taboo subjects, after all, aren’t limited to just political beliefs, and the Chicks tackle them all fearlessly. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026 The pumpkin, after all, is just the fruit, part of an extensive network of roots and vines. — Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026 Like his tattoo appointments, Hollywood jobs have been word-of-mouth — there’s not exactly an agent for movie tattoo artists, after all. — Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for after all

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Adverb

The Paris installation is only a small part of the project, however, since the glass factory is being rebuilt in spaces including Red Clay Studio in Tamale and a British-era colonial building.

— Gameli Hamelo, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
On its face, however, this inspirational message seems in sharp contrast to economic reality.

— Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of however

Adverb

Vatican watchers say the 71-year-old’s diagnosis could regardless have other unintended effects, not all of them negative.

— Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Rachel is expected to quickly weaken and lose its tropical characteristics soon afterward regardless, bringing flooding rains inland through Sunday and Monday.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026