as in however
in spite of that
you're rather late getting here, but you're welcome to join us for dinner notwithstanding
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as in despite
without being prevented by
we went to see the show, my objections notwithstanding
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Recent Examples of notwithstanding
Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Those digs notwithstanding, White trains most of his attention on Hollywood’s backstage—those purgatorial offices where decisions get made.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 5 Jan. 2025
That possibility notwithstanding, beginning after midnight Jan. 5, drivers will be automatically tolled when the drive on Manhattan surface streets at 60th Street or below, paying a base toll of $9 to enter the congestion zone.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
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Adverb
One unforgettable morning, a few of us were up at 5:30 to see Montgomery Reef, a formation that is nearly 2 billion years old and is surely one of Australia’s most remarkable sights — the country’s other famous reef notwithstanding.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Those digs notwithstanding, White trains most of his attention on Hollywood’s backstage—those purgatorial offices where decisions get made.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Preposition
Frequent growing pains notwithstanding, Starlink has held a spot near the top of PCMag’s Readers’ Choice list of top ISPs every year since 2022.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 5 Jan. 2025
That possibility notwithstanding, beginning after midnight Jan. 5, drivers will be automatically tolled when the drive on Manhattan surface streets at 60th Street or below, paying a base toll of $9 to enter the congestion zone.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
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Adverb
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There was one consistent accessory between both Zendaya’s Golden Globes look and her screening ’fit, however, and that was her new engagement ring.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
7 Jan. 2025
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Experts agreed, however, that Amazon’s market impact is undeniable even for top-tier brands and is only expected to grow.—
James Manso,
WWD,
7 Jan. 2025
Preposition
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And despite her plans being waylayed, time is on her side.—
Anchorage Daily News,
Anchorage Daily News,
7 May 2020
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And despite the gameplay and unpredictability down the stretch, that is kind of what happened.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
7 May 2020
Adverb
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That nevertheless includes painting many portraits, along with her homes and surroundings, London landmarks seen from her top-floor apartment, and her bedroom.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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This top-five matchup was pushed back a day due to winter storms plaguing the southeast, but the hype is nevertheless inextinguishable.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Emilia Pérez is certainly not an outlier in the category, though, so be prepared for the kind of awards night chaos that keeps us from crawling under the covers early.—
Lucy Ford,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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Where that point is, though, is debatable and perhaps the subject of another article.—
Zain Jaffer,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Several behind-the-scenes folks are shown raw, unedited footage of interrogations, which remind you that these monsters are nonetheless fellow human beings.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
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Bentley’s handling of the bridge incident differs from Johnson’s in the book, showing Robert as more of a humanist in an experience that nonetheless will come to haunt him.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
Conjunction
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But scientists and doctors say things aren’t that simple — and a belief that exposing children to marijuana, either directly or indirectly, is harmless isn’t supported by the facts.—
Daniel M. Jimenez,
The Cannifornian,
22 June 2017
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But with a full and volatile season behind them, the two have grown closer, prompting check-ins from Bradford last month, seeking tidbits from his coach who watched OTA practices on a tablet from his Kentucky retreat.—
Chad Graff,
Twin Cities,
15 June 2017
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“Notwithstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notwithstanding. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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