despite
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
It also made clear that the boy remains missing, despite reports to the contrary.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
The comments come at a delicate time for LAFC, which has let potential MLS wins slip away despite showing competitive moments recently against St. Louis City SC and Nashville SC.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
That’s despite many Americans worrying about higher gasoline prices as the Iran war remains unresolved, with energy-supply disruptions persisting in the Strait of Hormuz while oil inventories fall in the U.S.
From MarketWatch • May 24, 2026
In fact, it ranked as the second most common symptom reported by Reddit users, despite appearing less prominently in many clinical trials.
From Science Daily • May 24, 2026
The wet grass, a little long because— despite his promise—Jeremy had not mowed yet this week, sparkled in the moonlight.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
Vocabulary lists containing despite
Word Generation Weekly - Series 1
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Novel Study: Lord of the Flies, Chapters 1–4
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
