YET as a conjunction
I know how to use YET as an adverb but I have issues with using YET as a conjunction:
The weather was cold, yet bright and sunny.
Her advice seems strange, yet I believe she’s right.

Are "however", "nevertheless", and "but" synonyms to "yet" in these examples? Can I interchange them?
Or will it sound unnatural for native speakers if I interchange them?

I had found out this link, yet (but? however?nevertheless) it did not help much
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/yet

Thank you.

Question

YET as a conjunction
I know how to use YET as an adverb but I have issues with using YET as a conjunction:
The weather was cold, yet bright and sunny. 
Her advice seems strange, yet I believe she’s right.

Are "however", "nevertheless", and "but" synonyms to "yet" in these examples? Can I interchange them? 
Or will it sound unnatural for native speakers if I interchange them?

I had found out this link, yet (but? however?nevertheless) it did not help much
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/yet

Thank you.

Answer

Yes, you can interchange those words.  If someone said either of those sentences with any of those words, I would not think that it was wrong. Also, in the second sentence, you could use "although".  "Her advice seems strange, although I believe she's right."

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Thank you again, Brad C! I will remember it!

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All of them are correct except "nevertheless."  This conjunction should only be used when a contrast is almost illogical or extreme.  Example: "Our company is losing money in China, nevertheless we're going to open new offices in Beijing and Shanghai."

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