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
Loren Collingwood, The Conversation, 18 Feb. 2025
Deadline fire drills notwithstanding, my third and fourth Super Bowls were, thankfully, about as exciting as the first two.
—Harvey Araton, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025
Zak Doffman, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
There is nothing like cruising the Pacific Coast Highway or Sunset Boulevard with the windows down on a beautiful day—which, recent natural disasters notwithstanding, is typical in L.A.
Photos by Michelle Heimerman
Day One: Hit the beach, scout boutiques, feed the beast
First things first.
—Sheila Yasmin Marikar, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
The burden from recent inflation notwithstanding, an economy supported by immigrants living illegally in the U.S. protects Americans.
—Loren Collingwood, The Conversation, 18 Feb. 2025
Deadline fire drills notwithstanding, my third and fourth Super Bowls were, thankfully, about as exciting as the first two.
—Harvey Araton, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025
Preposition
Trump’s senior officials using the encrypted app to discuss America’s attack on Yemen — whether or not war plans were actually shared — tells you that the platform is trusted by those who should know, notwithstanding mistakenly inviting a journalist along for the ride.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
There is nothing like cruising the Pacific Coast Highway or Sunset Boulevard with the windows down on a beautiful day—which, recent natural disasters notwithstanding, is typical in L.A.
Photos by Michelle Heimerman
Day One: Hit the beach, scout boutiques, feed the beast
First things first.
—Sheila Yasmin Marikar, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notwithstanding
Adverb
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Rosso was however adamant to share that the flamboyant silver piece already generated buzz.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Over the last nine games, however, the offense has come to a screeching halt; averaging barely three runs per contest during their current 3-6 rut.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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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
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And despite her plans being waylayed, time is on her side.—
Anchorage Daily News,
Anchorage Daily News,
7 May 2020
Adverb
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Indexes nevertheless did keep swinging between losses and gains Monday after Trump’s latest tariff threat, in part because hope still remains in markets that negotiations may still come.—
Elaine Kurtenbach,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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The president nevertheless has called on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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This year, though, storms and clouds are in the forecast that could obscure the view in the northern and eastern United States.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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This is not the Premier League choosing to unfairly scrutinise the club, though.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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But the report does yield interesting findings, nonetheless.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Adobe’s stock price lost more than 12% this week following the company’s latest quarterly financial report which, while beating estimates, nonetheless drove investors to question Adobe’s strategy to make money on its artificial intelligence strategy.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 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 22 Apr. 2025.
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