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

August notwithstanding, TransDigm shares are higher by 11% in 2025 year to date. —Michael Bloom, CNBC, 23 Aug. 2025

Health-care costs — Obamacare notwithstanding — are still a principal cause of financial insecurity. —Clive Crook, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025

Preposition

Wilson’s throwback performance at Dallas was impressive (450 passing yards and three TD passes), notwithstanding his horrific interception in overtime, but the G-men still lost. —Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025

The alcohol is remarkably well integrated on the palate notwithstanding being spirity on the nose, adding depth and intensity of flavor without excessive heat on the palate. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025