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
• 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
• when
• whilst
• 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

Still, there was supposed to be some sort of short-term payoff, the Preds’ current wild-card push notwithstanding. —Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026

There were fireworks and fandom and goals — and most importantly, style points notwithstanding, a win. —Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026

Preposition

Broidy’s criminal convictions notwithstanding, his allegations against Chalker appeared plausible. —David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026

The many Republican denials notwithstanding, something unusual is surely happening in Florida. —Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026