Synonyms of notwithstanding

notwithstanding 1 of 3

adverb

as in however

in spite of that

you're rather late getting here, but you're welcome to join us for dinner notwithstanding

Synonyms & Similar Words

• however
• nevertheless
• though
• nonetheless
• still
• yet
• at the same time
• all the same
• just the same
• even so
• regardless
• howbeit
• withal
• still and all
• anyhow
• after all
• per contra

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• although
• though
• while
• but
• albeit
• as
• if
• whereas
• whilst
• when
• altho
• much as
• howbeit

notwithstanding

3 of 3

preposition

ˌnät-with-ˈstan-diŋ 

as in despite

without being prevented by

we went to see the show, my objections notwithstanding

Synonyms & Similar Words

• despite
• in spite of
• regardless of
• with
• in despite of
• in defiance of

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of notwithstanding

Adverb

Those issues notwithstanding, the U7N is an impressive performer, combining with its other wiles for knockout value. —Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 5 Sep. 2024

Money notwithstanding, another possible explanation for the Fletcher kids’ unhappiness as adults is that their parents were simply bad parents, distant and unloving. —Adelle Waldman, The Atlantic, 9 July 2024

Preposition

Their similar subject matter notwithstanding, the two books are quite different. —Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Oct. 2024

Photo : Barrett-Jackson via Getty Images Despite the car’s architecture and strictly two-person capacity, the rear-trunk compartment is fairly commodious and practical for weekend jaunts (golf clubs or skis notwithstanding). —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024