in spite of

ADVERB

even

Synonyms

STRONGEST

indeed much

STRONG

despite disregarding

WEAK

all the more notwithstanding so much as

ADVERB

however

Synonyms

STRONGEST

nevertheless nonetheless notwithstanding still yet

STRONG

all the same be that as it may but despite for all that in spite of that just the same regardless

WEAK

after all anyhow howbeit on the other hand per contra though withal without regard to

CONJUNCTION

although

Synonyms

WEAK

admitting albeit despite despite the fact even if even supposing granting granting all this much as notwithstanding still supposing though when whereas while yet

PREPOSITION

despite

Synonyms

STRONGEST

regardless of

WEAK

against although even though even with in contempt of in defiance of in the face of notwithstanding undeterred by

PREPOSITION

notwithstanding

Synonyms

STRONG

nevertheless nonetheless withal

WEAK

after all against at any rate but despite for all that howbeit in any case in any event on the other hand regardless of though to the contrary

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in spite of

"When the right decision has to be implemented in spite of the system, rather than because of it, it means that the system itself needs to change," he said in a rare public intervention.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

The impact of higher energy prices on U.K. inflation has been limited, in spite of the unstable nature of the conflict in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

The opportunity is that, with a proper charm offensive, Burnham - like Starmer - could win Trump over in spite of their political differences.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

“Adversity” is a beacon to keep playing in spite of everything.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026

He was a young-looking man, in spite of his perplexities and his very grey hair, and his manner seemed quite natural.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

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