notwithstanding 1 of 3

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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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

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notwithstanding

3 of 3

preposition

as in despite
without being prevented by we went to see the show, my objections notwithstanding

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Recent Examples of notwithstanding
Adverb
The streamer’s licensing relationship with GKIDS (the name notwithstanding) is safe, at least until the company splits up again in mid-2026. Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025 This isn’t doxing and DoBetterDNVR and its backers know it, their caterwauling notwithstanding. Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2025
Preposition
To date, more than forty governments have adopted it as well, notwithstanding the definition’s lack of precision. Eyal Press, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025 Santiago and Black, once college roommates, founded the band nearly 40 years ago in Massachusetts (the Pixies’ 1993 to 2004 hiatus notwithstanding). Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for notwithstanding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notwithstanding
Adverb
  • Foster, however, was another story.
    Esther Zuckerman, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Recently, however, both teams have elevated themselves to greater heights.
    Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Preposition
  • And despite her plans being waylayed, time is on her side.
    Anchorage Daily News, Anchorage Daily News, 7 May 2020
  • And despite the gameplay and unpredictability down the stretch, that is kind of what happened.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 7 May 2020
Adverb
  • The Otherlands is a community of struggling people from all places and time periods, who can nevertheless understand each other despite their differences.
    Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
  • That would nevertheless break Labour's manifesto pledges to not raise income tax, national insurance for employees or VAT.
    Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • If a fan’s only window into football analytics is a contextless statistic that flashes on the screen, though, then they might be justified in thinking data was useless.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • That hasn't stopped the administration from putting US tech through the wringer at home, though.
    Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • The standard weather in the South right now is chilly in the morning and warm by the afternoon—a nice relief from the sweltering heat of summer, but nonetheless frustrating in terms of personal styling.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
  • While Miami Gardens is a predominantly Black community, the fear of dogs and their vicious attacks persists nonetheless, and is likely an issue ongoing in other communities in South Florida and beyond.
    Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Conjunction
  • 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
  • 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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