Definitions

in spite of

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All (5) Adverb (2) Conjunction (1) Preposition (2)

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even adv.
however adv.
although conj.
despite prep.
notwithstanding prep.

ADVERB

even

Synonyms

STRONGEST

indeed much

STRONG

despite disregarding

WEAK

all the more notwithstanding so much as

ADVERB

however

Synonyms

STRONGEST

nevertheless nonetheless notwithstanding still yet

STRONG

all the same be that as it may but despite for all that in spite of that just the same regardless

WEAK

after all anyhow howbeit on the other hand per contra though withal without regard to

CONJUNCTION

although

Synonyms

WEAK

admitting albeit despite despite the fact even if even supposing granting granting all this much as notwithstanding still supposing though when whereas while yet

PREPOSITION

despite

Synonyms

STRONGEST

regardless of

WEAK

against although even though even with in contempt of in defiance of in the face of notwithstanding undeterred by

PREPOSITION

notwithstanding

Synonyms

STRONG

nevertheless nonetheless withal

WEAK

after all against at any rate but despite for all that howbeit in any case in any event on the other hand regardless of though to the contrary

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in spite of

The nation also elected several historic firsts, including the first Muslim senator, the first openly gay male senator and the first Black female governor, in spite of Republican campaign attacks around identity.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

“Carrie is an upsetting character that you wind up rooting for almost in spite of yourself,” she says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

How are millennials doing it, in spite of the economic headwinds?

From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026

This is in spite of their critical role in a healthy environment.

From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026

Surely it all meant that the strange coachman truly was a friend to her and the Incorrigibles, in spite of his gruff manner and puzzling remarks.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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