notwithstanding 1 of 3

adverb

Definition of notwithstandingnext
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

ˌnät-with-ˈstan-diŋ How to pronounce notwithstanding (audio)
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 Irish notwithstanding, this year appears more manageable, avoiding Indiana, Ohio State, Oregon and Michigan in Big Ten play. — Justin Williams, New York Times, 27 July 2026 His work ethic notwithstanding, the issue between the two of you is easier to address. — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026
Preposition
Either way, Wanda comes out on top, her seeming death notwithstanding. — Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026 Snorkeling is definitely out—the deadly air notwithstanding—but perhaps walking along the bottom of a methane lake would be a fun diversion. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for notwithstanding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notwithstanding
  1. however
  2. but
  3. despite
  4. nevertheless
  5. though
  6. nonetheless
Adverb
  • Bonta’s office, however, has argued that such behavioral remedies have proven impossible to enforce in the past.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
  • On Thursday, however, good fortune found Ramos in the third inning, as the left fielder crushed an RBI double off the corner of Camden Yards’ right field wall.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of however
Conjunction
  • 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
  • The tech firm didn’t pull that video down, but reached out to police.
    — Queenie Wong, The Mercury News, 3 May 2017
Definition of but
Preposition
  • And despite the gameplay and unpredictability down the stretch, that is kind of what happened.
    — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 7 May 2020
  • Los Angeles County beaches will remain closed for the time being, despite other coastal stretches reopening — with limitations — this week in nearby Orange County with the state’s blessing.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2020
Definition of despite
Adverb
  • His produce looked fresh, as far as Nidhi could tell, but her mother nevertheless waved him on.
    — Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Both scandals spurred reforms by state lawmakers that nevertheless failed to streamline a complex disciplinary process and left gaps for troubled businesses to continue operating.
    — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of nevertheless
Adverb
  • For most, though, the dress is business casual, matching the growing casualness of their behavior in the box over the course of long sessions.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The kitchen itself, though, feels fairly unused—one tap wasn’t working, the cutlery was slightly rusty, and the whole setup had a ramshackle quality.
    — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of though
Adverb
  • And right now, despite rising borrowing costs, companies are making some pretty decent profits, signaling that the economy may be doing well nonetheless.
    — Rafael Nam, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Keeley is all optimism in the buildup to the team’s first game — merely a friendly against Hayes and Yeading, but important nonetheless — but subsequent events threaten to squelch those good feelings.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
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