notwithstanding
preposition
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Definition of notwithstanding
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notwithstanding
adverb
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Definition of notwithstanding (Entry 2 of 3)
notwithstanding
conjunction
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Definition of notwithstanding (Entry 3 of 3)
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Synonyms for notwithstanding
Synonyms: Preposition
Synonyms: Adverb
even so, howbeit, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, still, still and all, though, withal, yet
Synonyms: Conjunction
albeit, although (also altho), as, howbeit, much as, though, when, whereas, while, whilst [chiefly British]
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Examples of notwithstanding in a Sentence
Preposition
There were purges and there were trials, but compared with the 1940s these were mild indeed, Germany was finally reunited, and, appalling wars in the Balkans notwithstanding, Europe survived the end of the Cold War. — Nicholas Fraser, Harper's, May 2006 Over all, the Illinois is a fairly straight river, only ten per cent longer than its beeline, the fact notwithstanding that the bends at Pekin corkscrew like fishing line that has come untied. — John McPhee, New Yorker, 15 Nov. 2004
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People usually abandon their local currency because of hyperinflation or capital controls and, Venezuela notwithstanding, both are nowadays rare. — Greg Ip, WSJ, "Facebook’s Libra Could Give Dollar, Banks Some Welcome Competition," 26 June 2019 The Angels’ bullpen has been a strength this season, notwithstanding former closer Cody Allen’s brief but turbulent stint. — Maria Torres, latimes.com, "Padres closer Kirby Yates is an All-Star the Angels let get away," 8 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'notwithstanding.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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