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Synonyms

even so

Idioms  

  1. Nevertheless, still, that being the case. For example, That may be true, but even so we will investigate further, or She claimed it contained no garlic, but even so I could taste it. [Late 1300s]

Example Sentences

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Taylor is hardly a newcomer, but even so, how did you discover her for this show?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“Undertone” is packed with plenty of similarly ridiculous plot points that deflate if you even so much as toss a withering glance their way.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

"But even so, my hope hasn't decreased. If anything, it grows stronger each day."

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

But even so, she couldn’t point me to any new ones.

From Slate • Dec. 29, 2025

But even so, I’m surprised when I hear myself using the library voice—when I hear myself telling the story for the first time.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick

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