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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

The notwithstanding clause was brought in as a safety valve.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

The title notwithstanding, this is Dejanira’s story, and mezzo Ann Hallenberg had the attitude but ultimately not enough vocal heft to fully express her fury and despair.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

These unfortunate mishaps notwithstanding, we wizards may congratulate ourselves on a job well done.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling