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

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

Delays notwithstanding, conservationists still have ample reason to hope that the program will ultimately endure. —Ben Goldfarb, Vox, 14 Mar. 2025

Preposition

California taxpayers may be justifiably focused on California’s burdensome income taxes and, notwithstanding Prop. 13, California is still a high property tax state. —Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 21 Apr. 2025

Economic challenges notwithstanding, this is indicative of the desire of Americans to safely and responsibly keep and bear arms. —Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2025