with the exception of

phrase

: not including (someone or something)

It's all here, with the exception of the sweater.

With the (notable) exception of the bland soup, the food was very good.

Everyone should be there, with the (possible) exception of my brother.

Examples of with the exception of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Their reactions varied, but skewed very positive; all, with the exception of Neon and Mubi, eventually passed. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

The awards are presented in Stockholm, with the exception of the Peace Prize, which is handed out in Oslo, a tradition often linked to the union that bound Sweden and Norway during Nobel’s lifetime. — Reuters, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026

Their first three games were fairly easy, with the exception of a tight one against Iowa State University. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Only one Wild Card Series required a winner-take-all Game 3, so most of the survivors of the first round arrive at the Division Series fairly well rested (with the exception of the Atlanta Braves, but more on that later). — The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for with the exception of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove