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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 U.S. offers up to $4,500 for principal applicants to voluntarily return to Afghanistan, despite stated security risks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

But the BMA argued that, despite resident doctor pay increasing by a third over the past four years, it is still a fifth lower than it was in 2008, with inflation taken into account.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Anthropic said it has had discussions with the US government regarding Mythos despite a decree by the White House in February to terminate all contracts with the startup.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Until Tuesday’s selloff, stocks had managed a bit of a rally despite a further climb in oil prices, suggesting some optimism that the surge in crude prices might be temporary.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

I marched along the dirt boulevard, the weather bright and sunny despite the February cold.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan