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Nonetheless signals a concession-contrast relationship in formal writing: it introduces a statement that acknowledges a contrary or opposing fact or argument, yet asserts that the main point still holds. It functions to show that despite apparent contradiction or counter-evidence, the original claim remains valid or true.

Definition Sentence

The proposal faced significant criticism from experts; nonetheless, it received strong support from the public.

Also however · still · despite this · in spite of that · even so