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in spite of

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

Example Sentences

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"We are very pleased to exercise democracy in spite of the many challenges we face," president Mahmud Abbas told journalists after voting in Al-Bireh, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

This brings us to the third point, that in spite of this investors expect a series of ECB and Bank of England rate rises, while the U.S. stands pat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

It’s radical to love someone because they’re honest, not in spite of their honesty.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

The question is whether they are now prepared to go forward with house-shopping plans in spite of new volatility and uncertainty in the economy.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

“Of course I am,” she said, grinning in spite of herself.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny