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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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Ballerina Farm, where former ballet dancer Hannah Neeleman makes a spectacle of her wifely submission, has over 10 million Instagram followers, despite a recent scandal over her company’s raw milk sales.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

By contrast, Fernandez is understood to remain keen on a move to Real, despite avoiding explicit references to the club - who want to recruit a midfielder this summer.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

So far, longer-run measures have remained steady despite volatile short-term data.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Commenting that “cease-fires are fragile by definition,” Privorotsky said strikes have been seen overnight across the Gulf despite the cease-fire.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

And he was not smiling now either, despite all the applause.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo