that said

But on balance

That said introduces a statement that contrasts with or qualifies what came before, functioning like "however" or "nevertheless." It acknowledges a point while pivoting to a different consideration: The food was mediocre. That said, the service was excellent.

Often appears as "that being said" or "having said that."

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on the flip side · notwithstanding · at any rate · still · even still · mind you · yet · but · but then · meanwhile · conversely · still and all · anyway · in contrast · all the same · admittedly · granted · then again

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that saidfurthermore

Word adding more points

moreover · in addition · additionally · what's more · on top of that

degree of qualification

that saidabsolutely

Completely, without exception

without reservation · unconditionally · unequivocally · unreservedly · wholeheartedly

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that, saying, said, unsaid, sayings, naysayer

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G