Synonyms of notwithstanding

notwithstanding 1 of 3

adverb

as in however

in spite of that

you're rather late getting here, but you're welcome to join us for dinner notwithstanding

Synonyms & Similar Words

• however
• nevertheless
• though
• nonetheless
• still
• yet
• at the same time
• all the same
• just the same
• even so
• regardless
• howbeit
• withal
• still and all
• anyhow
• after all
• per contra

notwithstanding

2 of 3

conjunction

as in although

in spite of the fact that

the man suspected of being the serial killer is little known to his neighbors, notwithstanding he has lived in the apartment complex for years

Synonyms & Similar Words

• although
• though
• while
• but
• albeit
• as
• if
• whereas
• whilst
• when
• altho
• much as
• howbeit

notwithstanding

3 of 3

preposition

ˌnät-with-ˈstan-diŋ 

as in despite

without being prevented by

we went to see the show, my objections notwithstanding

Synonyms & Similar Words

• despite
• in spite of
• regardless of
• with
• in despite of
• in defiance of

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of notwithstanding

Adverb

Galliano gowns notwithstanding, Kidman generally prefers pantsuits to dresses. —EW.com, 3 Jan. 2025

The Cabinet of Caligari (1962) Name notwithstanding, The Cabinet of Caligari is more freewheeling stylistic homage than remake. —Elle Carroll, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024

Preposition

But, notwithstanding that these are children, often Dreamers—born here and unaware of life anywhere else—forcible, legal removal from school implies wrongdoing. —Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025

Sony has no rights under the distribution agreements to terminate them, and CBS remains the distributor for the Series, notwithstanding any communications from Sony to the contrary. —Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025