with the exception of

phrase

: not including (someone or something)

It's all here, with the exception of the sweater.

With the (notable) exception of the bland soup, the food was very good.

Everyone should be there, with the (possible) exception of my brother.

Examples of with the exception of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In came rookie Alex McFarlane, who has been stellar with the exception of last week’s three-run outing against the Braves. — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

All of the dozen tour stops are scheduled as two-night stands in stadiums, with the exception of a concluding engagement in London, where Styles is set to play three nights. — Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

Monarch butterflies typically live from two to six weeks, with the exception of the last generation of the year (meaning butterflies that complete the life cycle and survive to see winter) that migrates. — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Restroom faucets will remain operational, but spigot access at South Rim campgrounds will be turned off, with the exception of Mather Campground's check-in kiosk. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for with the exception of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove