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Found 12 stronger alternatives to upgrade your writing.

as

Reason (clause)

T1

Nuance: Reason

Common in writing; slightly more formal.

Boring

We stayed inside since it was raining.

Better

We stayed inside as it was raining.

because

Reason (clause)

T1

Nuance: Reason

Most direct replacement for reason.

Boring

We stayed inside since it was raining.

Better

We stayed inside because it was raining.

from then on

Time (from then)

T1

Nuance: Time

Good narrative time phrase.

Boring

I made one mistake, and since then I checked my work carefully.

Better

I made one mistake, and from then on I checked my work carefully.

now that

Reason (changed situation)

T1

Nuance: Changed situation

Use when the situation has changed.

Boring

We can relax since the test is over.

Better

We can relax now that the test is over.

considering that

Reason (explain thinking)

T2

Nuance: Reasoned

Good for explaining reasoning.

Boring

We should focus on the main points since we have limited time.

Better

We should focus on the main points considering that we have limited time.

from that day on

Time (formal-ish)

T2

Nuance: Time

Clear time phrase.

Boring

Since then, he practiced every day.

Better

From that day on, he practiced every day.

given that

Reason (logical)

T2

Nuance: Logical

Logical tone; good for school writing.

Boring

We should start now since the deadline is tomorrow.

Better

We should start now given that the deadline is tomorrow.

seeing that

Reason (noticing)

T2

Nuance: Noticing

Somewhat informal; okay in narratives.

Boring

We waited outside since the room was crowded.

Better

We waited outside seeing that the room was crowded.

from that point forward

Time (formal)

T3

Nuance: Time

Formal time phrase.

Boring

Since then, he practiced every day.

Better

From that point forward, he practiced every day.

in that

Reason (formal, explains how)

T3

Nuance: Explains

Formal; explains why/way.

Boring

The plan worked since everyone followed the rules.

Better

The plan worked in that everyone followed the rules.

inasmuch as

Reason (very formal)

T3

Nuance: Very formal

Very formal; use rarely.

Boring

The conclusion is strong since the evidence is clear.

Better

The conclusion is strong inasmuch as the evidence is clear.

up to now

Time (formal-ish)

T3

Nuance: Time

Formal-ish; means until this moment.

Boring

Since then, we have studied every week.

Better

Up to now, we have studied every week.