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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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Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport remains open, while some aviation regulators warn against Middle East airspace and travelers continue to fly despite risks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

For three months beforehand, the Ulster University student had raised concerns about Garfield and, despite her repeated contact with officers, he had not been arrested.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Elon Musk founded SpaceX in El Segundo 24 years ago and later moved its operations to Hawthorne, where the company still maintains a large campus despite relocating its headquarters to Texas in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Morgan Stanley downgrades Arm to Equalweight, citing near-term risks despite long-term strategic alignment.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

She’s always wanted to try frybread, but opportunities have not been forthcoming, despite her knowing for years that she’s Chickasaw.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith