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 bathroom backdrop notwithstanding, the scene is strikingly similar to the opening scene of the series, with Helly R already fully formed. —Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2025

The show has always gotten so much attention, this season notwithstanding. —Lynette Rice, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025

Preposition

To date, more than forty governments have adopted it as well, notwithstanding the definition’s lack of precision. —Eyal Press, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025

Santiago and Black, once college roommates, founded the band nearly 40 years ago in Massachusetts (the Pixies’ 1993 to 2004 hiatus notwithstanding). —Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025