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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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Instead, they got the experimental “All Shook Up,” which has aged well despite the critical drubbing it received at the time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Here’s why inflation may remain tame despite the oil price increase.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

On Thursday, a Guardian investigation revealed Mandelson had been appointed despite failing initial vetting.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Netflix slumps after reporting weak guidance despite following solid first-quarter earnings.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

For several moments I was motionless, despite the sputtering inside me.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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