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

The Dutchman looks better placed than any Newcastle under-21 player — with the exception of Mason Miley, the 17-year-old younger brother of Lewis who impressed throughout pre-season — to claim regular minutes. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Miami is forecast to be unusually hot once again on Wednesday, with heat advisories covering all of the Florida Peninsula, with the exception of the Florida Keys, and a forecast high temperature in the mid-to-upper 90s in the city. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

When asked to consider how rates compare to the traditional average, banks reported that all loan categories had tightened, with the exception of commercial and industrial (C&I) loans. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Nearly everyone is back, with the exception of receiver Tony Brown, who split for Miami Columbus. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for with the exception of

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