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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as in despite
without being prevented by
we went to see the show, my objections notwithstanding
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Recent Examples of notwithstanding
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 Jan. 2026
The ambiguity and abstraction notwithstanding, some believe the concept of AGI can really be boiled down into something straightforward.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026
Under current law, notwithstanding forthcoming Supreme Court decisions, the president can impose tariffs under sweeping justifications like national security or other emergency powers.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Adverb
Such stops hardly pass the smell test for constitutional law, Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s attempt to walk his own words back notwithstanding.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 Jan. 2026
The ambiguity and abstraction notwithstanding, some believe the concept of AGI can really be boiled down into something straightforward.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Preposition
The Midwest is usually associated with uncomplicated kindness—nice, polite people who like college football, a cold beer, and (recent events in Minnesota notwithstanding) treating their neighbors with dignity and respect.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026
Under current law, notwithstanding forthcoming Supreme Court decisions, the president can impose tariffs under sweeping justifications like national security or other emergency powers.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notwithstanding
Adverb
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Kenworthy was pronounced dead, however, before reaching a local hospital.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Krul was later told, however, that Independence would be too far for geology students to travel from the S&T campus in Rolla, Missouri.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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And despite her plans being waylayed, time is on her side.—
Anchorage Daily News,
Anchorage Daily News,
7 May 2020
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And despite the gameplay and unpredictability down the stretch, that is kind of what happened.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
7 May 2020
Adverb
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Bonin said Raman’s entry could nevertheless energize progressive voters and reshape dynamics beyond the mayor’s race, with potential ripple effects across down-ballot contests.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The overall jobs report nevertheless looked to be an encouraging signal for the economy.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The twist in this particular battle of the sexes, though, is that the women aren’t threatening the men anymore than the men are keeping the women down.—
Dana ONeil,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Take a beat before reaching for your dryer, though.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The note was sent well before Epstein’s conviction, but nonetheless circulated within the newsroom as Bloomberg reporters dug into the files.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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In America, where capitalist and individualist ethics have always predominated, public health nonetheless managed to carve out a large cooperative space.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
Conjunction
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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
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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 15 Feb. 2026.
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