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
Ben Goldfarb, Vox, 14 Mar. 2025
Yet, this latter episode notwithstanding, his images capture a golden age for print magazines, which were then making enough money to fly photographers around the world to cover parties.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Last week, during an appeals-court hearing dealing with the unlawful firing of Gwynne Wilcox, an N.L.R.B. member Trump targeted in February, a Justice Department lawyer was forced to confront the reality that Humphrey’s Executor remains the law of the land—the President’s wishes notwithstanding.
—Cristian Farias, The New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
Delays notwithstanding, conservationists still have ample reason to hope that the program will ultimately endure.
—Ben Goldfarb, Vox, 14 Mar. 2025
Yet, this latter episode notwithstanding, his images capture a golden age for print magazines, which were then making enough money to fly photographers around the world to cover parties.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
Preposition
The zoning is developer-friendly, some NIMBY action nearby notwithstanding.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Last week, during an appeals-court hearing dealing with the unlawful firing of Gwynne Wilcox, an N.L.R.B. member Trump targeted in February, a Justice Department lawyer was forced to confront the reality that Humphrey’s Executor remains the law of the land—the President’s wishes notwithstanding.
—Cristian Farias, The New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notwithstanding
Adverb
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The stock is still down almost 30% so far this year, however.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Both groups, however, have worked together on previous film and TV tax credit proposals.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 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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Matty James rescued a point for Phil Parkinson’s men, who nevertheless surrendered second spot courtesy of Wycombe’s 2-0 victory at Bolton Wanderers.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Leonard's status is nevertheless under massive scrutiny, even though he's looked every bit the two-time Finals MVP over the last couple of weeks.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Friday, though, Miami was 5-for-5 on 3-point shots in OT to win a second straight must-win game on the road.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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This year, though, storms and clouds are in the forecast that could obscure the view in the northern and eastern United States.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Abrego Garcia was never charged with any crime stemming from the matter, but he was nonetheless detained by immigration authorities for entering the country illegally.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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But the report does yield interesting findings, nonetheless.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 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 1 May. 2025.
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