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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In the statement announcing the removal of the former prince's titles, the Palace said: "These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him."

From BBC

"That kind of money is unheard of for North Carolina football," Barnes said, notwithstanding that the contract went to 73-year-old Belichick who previously had never coached a single game of college football.

From BBC

Bowman made clear that, notwithstanding the Fed’s sometimes opaque chain of command, she was in charge and expected examiners to get on board, according to people familiar with the meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal

“In so far as the U.S. continues to generate such returns, the bar for divestment is automatically raised, notwithstanding considerations of political expediency.”

From MarketWatch

Glaser’s outstanding efforts notwithstanding, however, we’re still left wondering whether it’s all worth it.

From Salon

notwithstanding

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