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despite

[dih-spahyt] / dɪˈspaɪt /
PREPOSITION
in spite of, regardless of
Synonyms
STRONGEST
in spite of regardless of
WEAK
against although even though even with in contempt of in defiance of in the face of notwithstanding undeterred by

Example Sentences

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The director of the Lebanese Italian Hospital told the NNA that it would "remain open to provide the necessary medical care" despite the damage.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

That’s despite few clinical studies supporting the effectiveness or safety of these peptides, which are amino acid chains meant to help regulate functions in the body and have become popular among fitness and longevity enthusiasts.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Police said most people behaved peacefully but they saw "provocative conduct and the heavy use of pyrotechnics and fireworks - despite various warnings being issued against this".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The persistence of this faith despite repeated evidence reminds me of the famous 1950s study of cult members who kept expecting UFOs to arrive.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

But despite the curious items we discover, the castle is not entertaining.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.