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
• 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
• when
• whilst
• 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

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