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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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Makhmudov rarely engaged in any back-and-forth despite the host's attempts to spark a war of words.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The paper, which used to be published several times a week, cut down production inside the country after the war began, but its online version was still available despite court orders.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

By early 2025, despite scheduling strife, filming had begun.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Mard hugged me when she saw me, which was comforting despite the smell.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff