All 8 Uses

nonetheless
in
Message in a Bottle, by Sparks
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We'll see," Theresa said as she ate a bagel, not really sure whether to believe Deanna or not, but curious nonetheless.†
Chpt 2

nonetheless = in spite of that (used to connect contrasting ideas)
It was an adolescent attitude-but typical nonetheless-and she found the change refreshing.†
Chpt 6 *
I'm not perfect, Garrett," she said, pleased nonetheless.†
Chpt 11
Nonetheless he found himself finally slipping Theresa's picture into the drawer and reaching for Catherine's instead.†
Chpt 11
Still a little unsure, Garrett nonetheless did as she asked and heard as tissue paper was unwrapped.†
Chpt 12
Nonetheless Deanna held her hand throughout, listening thoughtfully and barely speaking.†
Chpt 13
Theresa had always loved her music, but when Linda later walked to the microphone to perform a dreamy ballad, Theresa nonetheless began to cry.†
Chpt 13
In her confusion over the last week, she'd ignored the aspects of life that nonetheless had gone on.†
Chpt 13

Definitions:

(1) (nonetheless)
in spite of that (Used to connect contrasting ideas. Other synonyms could include words and phrases such as nevertheless, all the same, still, and however.)
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)