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Spica is, after all, the most luminous star in the zodiacal constellation Virgo, and sits some 250 light-years from Earth.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 May 2025
Lawrence, after all, never steps out in the Big Apple without a casual-cool look.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
The Panthers and Lightning are heated rivals, so a physical series should be expected — that is the nature of the Stanley Cup playoffs, after all.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
As an attempt to derive meaning from a meaningless phrase —which was, after all, the user's request—that's not half bad.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 May 2025
Lawrence, after all, never steps out in the Big Apple without a casual-cool look.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
The Panthers and Lightning are heated rivals, so a physical series should be expected — that is the nature of the Stanley Cup playoffs, after all.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
As an attempt to derive meaning from a meaningless phrase —which was, after all, the user's request—that's not half bad.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for after all
Adverb
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Many economists, however, are much less convinced of his argument, with some even noting that a trade deficit can be a reflection of a strong economy and the power of the US to effectively stimulate the global economy.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Morrissey, however, told PEOPLE that Williams never scheduled her new medical evaluation.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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Trump is perturbed by the lack of movement but is nevertheless still ordering his envoy Steve Witkoff to continue his efforts.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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But the noise that greeted Arteta’s strike will live long in the memory nevertheless.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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The winner gets an automatic berth in the 64-team NCAA tournament, though UCI (41-14) seems safely in the field, regardless.—
Staff,
Oc Register,
25 May 2025
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Although Newcastle will strengthen in central defence regardless, it may be forced to sign two players in that position.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“After all.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/after%20all. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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