notwithstanding 1 of 3

as in however
in spite of that you're rather late getting here, but you're welcome to join us for dinner notwithstanding

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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

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notwithstanding

3 of 3

preposition

as in despite
without being prevented by we went to see the show, my objections notwithstanding

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Recent Examples of notwithstanding
Adverb
The equity gap notwithstanding, VC investment has risen by a multiple of 20 in the last decade, enabling the current tech boom, according to the Purposeful company’s research. Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 But Newsom seems to have found his footing nationally by catering to angry anti-Trump Democrats, his conciliatory remarks in the aftermath of Kirk’s shooting notwithstanding. W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Preposition
My life has been pretty much pain-free thankfully (existential crises notwithstanding). Ronnie Koenig, SELF, 9 Oct. 2025 But previous presidents have resisted the temptation to exploit them, and the law has served as a powerful norm notwithstanding its weaknesses. Elizabeth Goitein, Time, 27 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for notwithstanding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notwithstanding
Adverb
  • The footage, however, does not clearly show what preceded the alleged incident or whether any warnings were given.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • This did not set off alarms at any helpful 24/7 emergency service, however.
    Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Preposition
  • And despite her plans being waylayed, time is on her side.
    Anchorage Daily News, Anchorage Daily News, 7 May 2020
  • And despite the gameplay and unpredictability down the stretch, that is kind of what happened.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 7 May 2020
Adverb
  • But a day like this, given how quick Verstappen and Red Bull were in Austin, should nevertheless go down as a good one for Ferrari.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
  • But, gotta say, Reeves is outstanding in it, playing an abusive husband and all-around sonuvabitch who, nevertheless, might be unfairly accused of murder, a fact only a psychic (Cate Blanchett) understands.
    Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Some viewers though were less than forgiving.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The number on his mind, though, is 1,500.
    Sean Gentille, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Smart and well-timed, but a gaffe nonetheless.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
  • In some cases, attackers might hide these instructions—by using white text on a white background, for instance, or using machine code somewhere on the site—that are hard for a human user to spot, but which the AI browser will nonetheless read.
    Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Conjunction
  • But scientists and doctors say things aren’t that simple — and a belief that exposing children to marijuana, either directly or indirectly, is harmless isn’t supported by the facts.
    Daniel M. Jimenez, The Cannifornian, 22 June 2017
  • But with a full and volatile season behind them, the two have grown closer, prompting check-ins from Bradford last month, seeking tidbits from his coach who watched OTA practices on a tablet from his Kentucky retreat.
    Chad Graff, Twin Cities, 15 June 2017

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“Notwithstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notwithstanding. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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