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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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Delta has a loyal, resilient and financially healthy customer base that continues to prioritize experience and travel despite ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty, executives say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

These stats are damning but Liverpool didn't set up to defend their own box for 90 minutes, despite starting with a back five.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

He also said U.S. consumers had been showing resiliency despite the increase in gasoline prices.

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

I’d gone only a few steps when I noticed something gray shoved into one of the well-manicured hedges, and despite my preoccupation I paused to grab it.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin