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

Most of the striking spectacle – with the exception of Uranus – will be visible to the naked eye. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 July 2026

The British islands, with the exception of Anguilla, are trying to become full members of the bloc. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

At last year’s summit, held in The Hague, all NATO member states — with the exception of Spain — agreed to spend 5% of their GDP on defense by 2035, marking a significant increase in historic spending goals for modern Europe. — Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Swift retired the tradition in recent years, with the exception of a brief revival in 2023. — Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 3 July 2026

Rhymes for with the exception of

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