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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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She will emphasise that the Strait or Hormuz must reopen as the "deliberate blocking of this critical artery of the global economy" is affecting British people, despite being more than 3,000 miles away.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

BTIG’s Krinsky wrote that arguably “the biggest question” right now is whether the stock market can advance despite “a full-fledged breakdown from what was once a key industry group.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

In the emerging markets of Europe, the Middle East and Africa—or EMEA—Turkey has emerged as a favorite of portfolio managers despite a history of policy volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

But despite reports and rumours about its imminent release, DeepSeek's next-generation "V4" model is nowhere in sight.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Rowan, no longer weighed down by the pack on his back, found he was able to keep up quite easily, despite his bruises.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda