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
Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
The wheel/tire package off that rig would ably handle winter in Winnipeg or Manitoba.
Ancestry and residual off-roading capability notwithstanding, G 63 is not meant for battling Soviets in the Fulda Gap, or serving with UN blue helmets in Bosnia or southern Lebanon.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Robert Ward, NPR, 27 May 2025
Lanez seemingly has been thriving behind bars, Monday’s stabbing incident notwithstanding.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 12 May 2025
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Adverb
There’s the inevitable factor of the character being 100 percent secondary to Ray (this is primarily Brian Tyree Henry’s joint, after all, welcome recurring buddy-movie dynamic of Henry and Wagner Moura notwithstanding).
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
The wheel/tire package off that rig would ably handle winter in Winnipeg or Manitoba.
Ancestry and residual off-roading capability notwithstanding, G 63 is not meant for battling Soviets in the Fulda Gap, or serving with UN blue helmets in Bosnia or southern Lebanon.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Preposition
In terms of the former, Japan could, for example, agree to increase imports of U.S. agricultural goods, notwithstanding the political sensitivities over rice.
—Robert Ward, NPR, 27 May 2025
Lanez seemingly has been thriving behind bars, Monday’s stabbing incident notwithstanding.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notwithstanding
Adverb
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The moment didn't hurt the brothers' relationship, however: in the years since, the Voltaggios have opened several restaurants together around the U.S. and even had a Food Network competition show, Battle of the Brothers.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Brown had shot a weapon; the reason why, however, was under dispute.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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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The report argued that a spirit of collaboration and openness nevertheless prevailed in the field of health care.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Though television squashed the production into two dimensions, the broadcast nevertheless felt real and exciting; director David Comer let the camera play on the players, rather than trying for a cinematic effect through an excess of close-ups and cutaways.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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Howe, though, loves him and is keen to retain Pope and build competition.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Pesticides are unique among chemicals, though, says Melissa Perry, an environmental epidemiologist and dean of George Mason’s College of Public Health.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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Even if another 26 cases still under review at the start of last month are eventually taken up, the resulting prosecution rate would nonetheless hover around 12%.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The 11 vetoes — up from Polis’ previous high of 10 in 2023 — nonetheless underscored the adage that every bill must pass by clear threshold to become law: 33 votes in the House, 18 votes in the Senate and one vote from the governor’s office.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
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 19 Jun. 2025.
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