with the exception of
idiom
: 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
Her makeup, with the exception of her matte lipstick, was even-toned and glowy; her skin like a porcelain doll.
—
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Sports have a rich history in Puerto Rico, from boxing to baseball — but with the exception of Super Bowl Sunday, American football doesn’t typically reach us.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Spokespersons for the other participating schools, with the exception of Iowa State, either declined to comment or did not respond.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Out of 13 venues, 11 will be existing or temporary, with the exception of a new 16,000-seat ice hockey stadium which has been in construction for about two years.
—Rachel Gold, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for with the exception of
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Sports have a rich history in Puerto Rico, from boxing to baseball — but with the exception of Super Bowl Sunday, American football doesn’t typically reach us.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Spokespersons for the other participating schools, with the exception of Iowa State, either declined to comment or did not respond.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Out of 13 venues, 11 will be existing or temporary, with the exception of a new 16,000-seat ice hockey stadium which has been in construction for about two years.
—Rachel Gold, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for with the exception of
Cite this Entry
“With the exception of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20the%20exception%20of. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
