Nonetheless
adverb
Despite anything to the contrary, however.
He knew a lot about the subject. Nonetheless, he failed the exam.
Often appears as...
- nonetheless
- he failed
adverb
Used to show a conflict or contrast between two facts or things.
He was a famous actor; nonetheless, he wasn't recognized on the street.
Often appears as...
- nonetheless
- he wasn't
adverb
Despite anything to the contrary, however.
He knew a lot about the subject. Nonetheless, he failed the exam.
Often appears as...
- nonetheless
- he failed
adverb
Used to show a conflict or contrast between two facts or things.
He was a famous actor; nonetheless, he wasn't recognized on the street.
Often appears as...
- nonetheless
- he wasn't
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Contrast Emphasis
Highlights a surprising or unexpected counterpoint to what was stated before.
The smartphone model was a commercial failure, nonetheless, it gained a cult following.
Pro Tip 2/3Argument Strength
Strengthens an argument by acknowledging an opposing point but dismissing its importance.
The weather was terrible. Nonetheless, we decided to continue with the outdoor event.
Pro Tip 3/3Transition Cue
Acts as a signal that the writer or speaker is about to present contrasting information.
The trail was muddy and slippery. Nonetheless, he completed the hike without incident.
Pro Tip 1/3Contrast Emphasis
Highlights a surprising or unexpected counterpoint to what was stated before.
The smartphone model was a commercial failure, nonetheless, it gained a cult following.
Pro Tip 2/3Argument Strength
Strengthens an argument by acknowledging an opposing point but dismissing its importance.
The weather was terrible. Nonetheless, we decided to continue with the outdoor event.
Pro Tip 3/3Transition Cue
Acts as a signal that the writer or speaker is about to present contrasting information.
The trail was muddy and slippery. Nonetheless, he completed the hike without incident.
Pro Tip 1/3Contrast Emphasis
Highlights a surprising or unexpected counterpoint to what was stated before.
The smartphone model was a commercial failure, nonetheless, it gained a cult following.
Pro Tip 2/3Argument Strength
Strengthens an argument by acknowledging an opposing point but dismissing its importance.
The weather was terrible. Nonetheless, we decided to continue with the outdoor event.
Pro Tip 3/3Transition Cue
Acts as a signal that the writer or speaker is about to present contrasting information.
The trail was muddy and slippery. Nonetheless, he completed the hike without incident.
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Depression, the secret...
I had two advantages as I went into the fight. The first is that I knew that, objectively speaking, I had a nice life, and that if I could only get well, there was something at the other end that was worth living for. And the other was that I had access to good treatment. But I nonetheless emerged and relapsed,
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Do schools kill...
Nobody has a clue, despite all the expertise that's been on parade for the past four days, what the world will look like in five years' time. And yet, we're meant to be educating them for it. So the unpredictability, I think, is extraordinary. And the third part of this is that we've all agreed, nonetheless,
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How many universes are...
built on different types of particles, with different properties, obeying different laws. Most of these universes could never support life, and might flash in and out of existence in a nanosecond, but nonetheless, combined they make up a vast multiverse of possible universes.
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The Mermaid Myth PIPE Nat...
mermaid but evidently those boys had been on the boat a little too long but nonetheless these experiences for me were very special you know being alone out there is a chance to see interesting social interactions and behaviors things I hadn't necessarily read about like
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My failed mission to...
It is, as anyone who works with data would tell you, hardly a statistically significant or demographically balanced sample. But nonetheless, I find myself thinking about those emails every time I reflect back on the bias and prejudice that I've faced in my life,
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Questions No One Knows...
built on different types of particles, with different properties, obeying different laws. Most of these universes could never support life, and might flash in and out of existence in a nanosecond. But nonetheless, combined, they make up a vast multiverse
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How the pandemic will...
Aided perhaps a bit by being easier to isolate and by less density, less population density. But nonetheless, smart policies down there. Yeah, everything is so exponential that a little bit of good work goes a long way. It's not a linear game.
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Advocating for gender...
part of the agenda in fact you can't find the word women period nonetheless the two-pronged strategy paid off our colleagues in the women's coalition kept up the pressure and we lobbied with a fierce near maniacal intensity
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Reggie Watts disorients...
of the mirror of the memories in which we are living. Common knowledge, but important nonetheless. As we face fear in these times,
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World’s Grumpiest Cat I...
he has the densest fur of any cat in the world nonetheless to keep warm he must catch up to five rodents a day
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Depression, the secret...
I had two advantages as I went into the fight. The first is that I knew that, objectively speaking, I had a nice life, and that if I could only get well, there was something at the other end that was worth living for. And the other was that I had access to good treatment. But I nonetheless emerged and relapsed,
Video examples
Do schools kill...
Nobody has a clue, despite all the expertise that's been on parade for the past four days, what the world will look like in five years' time. And yet, we're meant to be educating them for it. So the unpredictability, I think, is extraordinary. And the third part of this is that we've all agreed, nonetheless,
Video examples
How many universes are...
built on different types of particles, with different properties, obeying different laws. Most of these universes could never support life, and might flash in and out of existence in a nanosecond, but nonetheless, combined they make up a vast multiverse of possible universes.
Video examples
The Mermaid Myth PIPE Nat...
mermaid but evidently those boys had been on the boat a little too long but nonetheless these experiences for me were very special you know being alone out there is a chance to see interesting social interactions and behaviors things I hadn't necessarily read about like
Video examples
My failed mission to...
It is, as anyone who works with data would tell you, hardly a statistically significant or demographically balanced sample. But nonetheless, I find myself thinking about those emails every time I reflect back on the bias and prejudice that I've faced in my life,
Video examples
Questions No One Knows...
built on different types of particles, with different properties, obeying different laws. Most of these universes could never support life, and might flash in and out of existence in a nanosecond. But nonetheless, combined, they make up a vast multiverse
Video examples
How the pandemic will...
Aided perhaps a bit by being easier to isolate and by less density, less population density. But nonetheless, smart policies down there. Yeah, everything is so exponential that a little bit of good work goes a long way. It's not a linear game.
Video examples
Advocating for gender...
part of the agenda in fact you can't find the word women period nonetheless the two-pronged strategy paid off our colleagues in the women's coalition kept up the pressure and we lobbied with a fierce near maniacal intensity
Video examples
Reggie Watts disorients...
of the mirror of the memories in which we are living. Common knowledge, but important nonetheless. As we face fear in these times,
Video examples
World’s Grumpiest Cat I...
he has the densest fur of any cat in the world nonetheless to keep warm he must catch up to five rodents a day
Example 1 of 10
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Yara Shahidi
American Actress
Personally, getting into college was a big deal because I realized it's probably one of the only things I've fully planned. The rest of my life has been, for the most part, a nice little happy accident. I'm glad that it happened this way, but it's nonetheless unintentional.
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Eric Bischoff
American Businessman
The WWE also embraced more of a reality-based approach to wrestling a year or two after I established it. I knew, deep down inside, were it came from. The WWE did it better than I did, and they're still here, and I'm not, but nonetheless - I knew where it came from.
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Chris Eigeman
American Actor
I had a very misguided notion of what 'network notes' were. I thought they were well-meant suggestions, perhaps urgently meant, but just suggestions nonetheless. And actually, they're demands. You have to do them, or you will not be paid.
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Catherine Oxenberg
American Actress
I know it's become a cliche of sorts, but, nonetheless, it is true. This is the only planet we and our children and children's children will call home. We can't afford to lose this home because we didn't protect it.
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Kirk Cameron
American Actor
Culture changes because of musicians and actors and actresses. There's a responsibility there. You may ignore the responsibility. You may choose to be a bad role model. But, you are a role model nonetheless.
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Beth Hart
American Musician
My story is how to have a life while dealing with mental illness, and I've had a life. I've been blessed. It's been a different kind of life than what I planned on, but it's been a good life nonetheless.
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ContraPoints
American Entertainer
The visual elements of the videos, the makeup and the costumes... these things have nothing to do with justice and truth, but nonetheless, it really changes the experience of the video.
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Salmon P. Chase
American Politician
I never refused my help to any person black or white; and I liked the office nonetheless because there were neither fees nor salary connected with it.
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Floyd Skloot
American Poet
Flannery O'Connor's brief life and slim output were nonetheless marked by piercing powers of observation.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
Whoever despises himself nonetheless respects himself as one who despises.
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Yara Shahidi
American Actress
Personally, getting into college was a big deal because I realized it's probably one of the only things I've fully planned. The rest of my life has been, for the most part, a nice little happy accident. I'm glad that it happened this way, but it's nonetheless unintentional.
Quote examples
Eric Bischoff
American Businessman
The WWE also embraced more of a reality-based approach to wrestling a year or two after I established it. I knew, deep down inside, were it came from. The WWE did it better than I did, and they're still here, and I'm not, but nonetheless - I knew where it came from.
Quote examples
Chris Eigeman
American Actor
I had a very misguided notion of what 'network notes' were. I thought they were well-meant suggestions, perhaps urgently meant, but just suggestions nonetheless. And actually, they're demands. You have to do them, or you will not be paid.
Quote examples
Catherine Oxenberg
American Actress
I know it's become a cliche of sorts, but, nonetheless, it is true. This is the only planet we and our children and children's children will call home. We can't afford to lose this home because we didn't protect it.
Quote examples
Kirk Cameron
American Actor
Culture changes because of musicians and actors and actresses. There's a responsibility there. You may ignore the responsibility. You may choose to be a bad role model. But, you are a role model nonetheless.
Quote examples
Beth Hart
American Musician
My story is how to have a life while dealing with mental illness, and I've had a life. I've been blessed. It's been a different kind of life than what I planned on, but it's been a good life nonetheless.
Quote examples
ContraPoints
American Entertainer
The visual elements of the videos, the makeup and the costumes... these things have nothing to do with justice and truth, but nonetheless, it really changes the experience of the video.
Quote examples
Salmon P. Chase
American Politician
I never refused my help to any person black or white; and I liked the office nonetheless because there were neither fees nor salary connected with it.
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Floyd Skloot
American Poet
Flannery O'Connor's brief life and slim output were nonetheless marked by piercing powers of observation.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
Whoever despises himself nonetheless respects himself as one who despises.
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