Thesaurus results for PER CONTRA

per contra

adverb

Definition of per contra

as in even so

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In the photo, everyone is wearing soft tones of white and cream, but even so, Aniston’s monochromatic number stands out.

— Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
Of course, many aspects of maternal care cannot be provided at a distance, but even so, having this option more widely available could be useful for fielding routine questions and identifying cases that require in-person care.

— Keith Humphreys, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026

Definition of even so

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The ban, however, wiped out a crop that provided a large share of rural income, without real alternative livelihoods, and in some cases, through force.

— Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Penders has just 78 senior professional league appearances to his name, however.

— Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of however

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Meanwhile, a company has developed surf booties that claim to be barb-resistant — though swimmers are urged to still tread lightly to avoid trampling the rays.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Fire officials said the fire appeared to be cooking-related, and investigators are still determining what caused it.

— Jose Fabian, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of still

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If Dern gets on top of Robertson, though, the fight could be over, and a submission for Dern wouldn’t surprise me.

— Brett Appley, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Most states, though, have enacted additional requirements for higher powered machines, including minimum age and helmet requirements.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of though

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Iranian officials have nevertheless stressed that any agreement would not necessarily mean the waterway would immediately reopen.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
But Autumn Mowery has nevertheless found this a perfect place to remind herself and others that real connections, while never perfect, do in fact matter.

— Lee Cowan, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of nevertheless

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Although lucky bamboo is actually a succulent-type Dracaena plant native to Central African rainforests, it’s frequently associated with Chinese traditions nonetheless.

— Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 12 Aug. 2026
While the card is meant to be interpreted as a token for transformation rather than its literal concept, the association has nonetheless added to the number’s infamy.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026

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