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Signals a concession-contrast relationship: it introduces a statement that acknowledges a previously stated fact or claim, yet asserts that another outcome, result, or idea still holds true despite that fact. It emphasizes that the second idea is not negated by the first but persists in the face of it.

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The experiment was conducted under ideal conditions; nevertheless, the results showed significant variability.

Also however · nonetheless · still · in spite of this · despite this