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

His game-winning shot against Oregon notwithstanding, Dylan Andrews has regressed since emerging as one of the top point guards in the Pac-12 over the final months of last season. —Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024

Its simplicity notwithstanding, sudoku’s popularity far outpaces that of similar logic puzzles, such as KenKen. —Elie Levine, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025

Preposition

Positive user ratings notwithstanding, there simply weren’t enough moviegoers attending Horizon Chapter 1 in theaters. —Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025

But because of the property taxes, the rent in Maryland will be going up again, significantly, new construction notwithstanding. —Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2025