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

Navigating champagne and non-alcoholic beverages notwithstanding, the dream of a first-ever title in just year two of his F1 career can get one step closer to fruition with a third visit to the top step of the podium in Miami on Sunday. —Glen Levy, CNN Money, 1 May 2026

Travel logistics notwithstanding, either opponent will present a stiff challenge for an upstart Spurs team making its first playoff appearance in 2019. —Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Apr. 2026

Preposition

And Lestat, despite it all, is a lover, not a killer, notwithstanding his human-body count of hundreds, in both senses of the phrase. —Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 June 2026

Minor distractions notwithstanding, this hypnotically absorbing drama is acted with enormous skill. —Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026