Definitions

with the exception of

ADJECTIVE

barring

Synonyms

STRONG

bar discounting excepting excluding

WEAK

apart from aside from but for other than outside of save for short of

ADVERB

besides

Synonyms

STRONG

also as well in addition likewise too

WEAK

added to additionally along with and all apart from as well as aside from beyond conjointly else exceeding exclusive of extra further furthermore in conjunction with in distinction to in excess of in other respects more more than moreover not counting on the side on top of everything other than otherwise plus secondly supplementary to to boot together with what's more yet

PREPOSITION

except

Synonyms

STRONGEST

save

STRONG

bar barring excepting excluding exempting lacking omitting rejecting saving

WEAK

apart from aside from besides but exclusive of if not leaving out minus not for outside of short of without

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Most cruises, with the exception of shorter, closer-to-home sails, are booked several months in advance — the more exclusive the destination, the farther back reservations generally are made.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

Everyone seems to be trying too hard, with the exception of Mr. Slattery, which is why he’s the best thing here.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Most of the lawsuits haven’t yet reached the courtroom, with the exception of the brokerage Compass’s antitrust complaint.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Sports have a rich history in Puerto Rico, from boxing to baseball — but with the exception of Super Bowl Sunday, American football doesn’t typically reach us.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

I'm pretty sure that with the exception of the color red, Pattie would be pleased if every other shade in the world disappeared.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

with the exception of

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