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Definitions

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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Its Seoul-listed shares jumped nearly 40% in the first quarter and have risen by more than 60% this year despite a recent correction triggered by the Middle East conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Meanwhile, expected earnings growth is accelerating for companies in the S&P 500 despite the Iran war, the Morgan Stanely note showed.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The conflict raged on despite hopes of a peace plan.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Orie was a standout fighter in the amateur ranks despite only taking up the sport aged 18.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

I jumped in surprise, my brain not fully awake yet despite the shower I’d just taken.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.