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

Such smooth legislative sailing notwithstanding, plenty of environmental advocates, renewable energy industry groups, construction unions, structural engineers and code enforcement officials have turned out to oppose the bill. —Ben Christopher, Mercury News, 16 May 2025

As weeks go, this is a monster week, but Halloween notwithstanding, there is no need to be afraid. —Joel Shulman, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024

Preposition

Newsom, longstanding denials notwithstanding, has been viewed as a presidential candidate for years now. —Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 11 July 2025

The Moore-DeSilva example notwithstanding, sometimes lawmakers do actually pay attention to the seemingly humdrum business of congratulating people on the chamber floor. —John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025