Synonyms of notwithstanding

notwithstanding 1 of 3

adverb

as in however

in spite of that

you're rather late getting here, but you're welcome to join us for dinner notwithstanding

Synonyms & Similar Words

• however
• nevertheless
• though
• nonetheless
• still
• yet
• at the same time
• all the same
• just the same
• even so
• regardless
• howbeit
• withal
• still and all
• anyhow
• after all
• per contra

notwithstanding

2 of 3

conjunction

as in although

in spite of the fact that

the man suspected of being the serial killer is little known to his neighbors, notwithstanding he has lived in the apartment complex for years

Synonyms & Similar Words

• although
• though
• while
• but
• albeit
• as
• if
• whereas
• whilst
• when
• altho
• much as
• howbeit

notwithstanding

3 of 3

preposition

ˌnät-with-ˈstan-diŋ 

as in despite

without being prevented by

we went to see the show, my objections notwithstanding

Synonyms & Similar Words

• despite
• in spite of
• regardless of
• with
• in despite of
• in defiance of

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of notwithstanding

Adverb

The prior paragraph notwithstanding, 59 Productions breaks the dichotomy between individuals and duos. —Ben Zauzmer, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025

The change of scenery notwithstanding, the Angels ran their winning streak to four with a 4-3 victory over the A’s on Monday night. —Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 19 May 2025

Preposition

Shifting a player at the end of June and recognising an immediate benefit is possible, whereas suddenly banking a huge slug of income — the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup notwithstanding — is rather harder to manufacture. —Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 June 2025

The Yankees have come back fine from that so far, the last week notwithstanding. —Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025