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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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The U.S. offers up to $4,500 for principal applicants to voluntarily return to Afghanistan, despite stated security risks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

In mitigation, Luke Ponte KC said Roberts was "devastated" and had tried to offer first aid to the couple despite losing consciousness himself in the crash.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The readings from Zillow Group and Realtor.com offer hope for the spring homebuying season, despite concerns about mortgage rates that are still hovering around 6.5%.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Until Tuesday’s selloff, stocks had managed a bit of a rally despite a further climb in oil prices, suggesting some optimism that the surge in crude prices might be temporary.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Suddenly, despite my flat-out refusal to my mom earlier that night, I was all in.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin