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in defiance of

ADVERB
counter
Synonyms
STRONG
opposite
WEAK
against at variance with contrarily contrariwise conversely versus
Antonyms
WEAK
equally same similarly
PREPOSITION
despite
Synonyms
STRONGEST
in spite of regardless of
WEAK
against although even though even with in contempt of in the face of notwithstanding undeterred by

Example Sentences

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And an underdog who stayed in the contest in defiance of steep odds and, seemingly, common sense.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

These had been snuck into the stadium in defiance of signs outside which said only Iran's current official flag could be displayed.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

At intervals since the 2007-09 financial crisis, share prices have risen in defiance of the norms of valuation and mean-reversion on which Mr. Grantham has staked his all.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

The move comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Moscow had successfully tested a nuclear-capable, nuclear-powered underwater drone, in defiance of Washington's warnings.

From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025

All three of the sons of the fifth Aegon had wed for love, in defiance of their father’s wishes.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin