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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Notwithstanding Fox and Cavanaugh’s failure to define DEI in their “ChatGPT-derived methodology,” the court did the job for them.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

Notwithstanding the derisory mood of the 1970s, the sense of loss and of destiny denied would arrive much later.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Notwithstanding the controversy, some insiders contend there has not been a significant shift in how CBS News is covering most stories.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Notwithstanding this week’s gloomy reports, the unemployment rate likely didn’t increase meaningfully in January.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Notwithstanding the hazard was too great for us to take refuge in that mansion, lest some agent of the College return, I wished to see it now that my circumstances were so deeply changed.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

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