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Definitions

notwithstanding

[not-with-stan-ding, -with-] / ˌnɒt wɪðˈstæn dɪŋ, -wɪθ- /
ADVERB
although, however
Synonyms
STRONG
nevertheless nonetheless withal yet
WEAK
after all against at any rate but despite for all that howbeit in any case in any event in spite of on the other hand regardless of though to the contrary
PREPOSITION
in spite of
Synonyms
STRONG
nevertheless nonetheless withal
WEAK
after all against at any rate but despite for all that howbeit in any case in any event in spite of on the other hand regardless of though to the contrary

Example Sentences

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Iskander’s David is a young man whose youthful piety and heroism make him a sympathetic figure, notwithstanding the bag of cold cuts.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

But to withstand legal challenges, legislators employed a unique Canadian invention, the controversial "notwithstanding clause".

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

But greater awareness does seem possible, notwithstanding the academy’s snub this year.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

Consumers and businesses are freely spending and investing, driving solid economic growth, notwithstanding a weak fourth-quarter reading following a 43-day government shutdown.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Like I said, I didn’t really believe in any sort of higher power, The Picard notwithstanding.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.