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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of notwithstanding

Adverb

The Cabinet of Caligari (1962) Name notwithstanding, The Cabinet of Caligari is more freewheeling stylistic homage than remake. —Elle Carroll, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024

One unforgettable morning, a few of us were up at 5:30 to see Montgomery Reef, a formation that is nearly 2 billion years old and is surely one of Australia’s most remarkable sights — the country’s other famous reef notwithstanding. —Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024

Preposition

They’re renowned for their ability to develop pitchers (a recent trend of injuries notwithstanding). —Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025

Global currency and bond markets could offer some early warning signs of impending danger, obvious domestic challenges notwithstanding. —Ron Insana, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025