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
ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Finesse isn’t a main staple of his game, an occasional spin move here and there notwithstanding, but that didn’t stop him from a dominant performance with 23 points and a career-best 16 rebounds in Texas’ 79-71 upset of BYU on Thursday.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 20 Mar. 2026
Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Geopolitical threats from China notwithstanding, Taiwan’s economy in 2025 is firing on all cylinders.
—Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Adverb
Their team’s third win in four games lifted it to 13th — four points above the relegation zone — while Wolfsburg remained second to last after failing to win any of its last 10 games, new coach Dieter Hecking’s return notwithstanding.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Finesse isn’t a main staple of his game, an occasional spin move here and there notwithstanding, but that didn’t stop him from a dominant performance with 23 points and a career-best 16 rebounds in Texas’ 79-71 upset of BYU on Thursday.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 20 Mar. 2026
Preposition
Tranquility notwithstanding, Suriel was exhausted.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Geopolitical threats from China notwithstanding, Taiwan’s economy in 2025 is firing on all cylinders.
—Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notwithstanding
Adverb
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For bride-to-be Seth, however, the decision to tie the knot in her motherland is not a political one.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 May 2026
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Over time, however, the disease has spread across the East Coast and Midwest, with diagnoses reaching 35 states.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
21 May 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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That his hands nevertheless improved while hobbled might be a harbinger for what the total package can become if Kincaid avoids the injury report.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The experimental documentary would nevertheless grow to become revered by filmmakers, and in 2015 it was added to the National Film Registry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
Adverb
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That probably won’t be the biggest problem for the campaign, though.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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The former model-actress isn’t far away, though.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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Graf nonetheless agreed to the defense team's request for a postponement in the hearing, which is expected to take up to four days — moving it from the week of May 18 to early July.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The Republican Party is widely expected to keep its majority in both chambers, but nonetheless, there are still a few interesting primary races to watch.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
17 May 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 22 May. 2026.
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