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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Relevance
as in despite
without being prevented by
we went to see the show, my objections notwithstanding
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Recent Examples of notwithstanding
Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
The past few volatile days notwithstanding, the broader market rally that's lifted stocks to a series of record highs in recent months is also a boon for BlackRock, which collects more in fees when asset prices are rising.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
His vehement negation notwithstanding, the little girl stays resolute in her claims.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 11 Dec. 2025
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Adverb
His full-time maintenance job notwithstanding, Elias hasn’t been able to save for an apartment for himself and his daughter on his $22 an hour wage.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
The past few volatile days notwithstanding, the broader market rally that's lifted stocks to a series of record highs in recent months is also a boon for BlackRock, which collects more in fees when asset prices are rising.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Preposition
Land distribution is relatively egalitarian there compared with other regions—South Africa notwithstanding—which is a result of unique postcolonial circumstances.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
His vehement negation notwithstanding, the little girl stays resolute in her claims.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notwithstanding
Adverb
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Our president cannot, however, seem to get Congress to find the funds to make sure all the citizens here in our own country have adequate health care, healthy food, and an affordable place to live.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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Most Google Voice calls made in the United States to other users in the United States or Canada are free; however, some domestic and international calls have a fee.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
Preposition
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And despite her plans being waylayed, time is on her side.—
Anchorage Daily News,
Anchorage Daily News,
7 May 2020
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And despite the gameplay and unpredictability down the stretch, that is kind of what happened.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
7 May 2020
Adverb
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Despite the sharper than usual increase for Bay Area consumer prices, the region’s inflation nevertheless is subdued compared with the high pace seen in 2022 and 2023.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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On top of this, the country’s dwindling but nevertheless extensive tourism and hospitality industries were sent into deeper financial distress, as December is typically the busiest period of the year.—
Armando Ledezma,
New Yorker,
14 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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More than a decade ago, the organic farmer began to notice that the pet occasionally picked up sticks and used them to scratch herself — a behavior that is known though not often recorded — and captured her in action as her technique improved.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Sinner isn't content with evenly splitting the titles with Alcaraz, though.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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While comprehensive, the study nonetheless highlights the lack of research into the topic – the team only identified four papers that offered robust data.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Jan. 2026
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The project hails from Charlie Polinger, a writer-director coming off his Cannes-premiering directorial debut with a psychological drama ironically titled The Plague, which is nonetheless an entirely different sort of story.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2026
Conjunction
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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
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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 22 Jan. 2026.
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