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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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Plus, the energy industry reckons with higher prices, and how Exxon touted its algae biofuel despite scientists’ doubts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

A quietly brilliant premise, and a film no one has ever really made, despite the “hag” title perfectly primed for a tale of sick fixation.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

In Debel, close to the Israeli border, inhabitants prepared to celebrate Easter Sunday despite the sound of bombardment around their village, now almost totally cut off from the world and dependent on aid deliveries.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

He said that consumers were still spending, despite anxieties over what direction the economy might take.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

Gingersnipes crossed her arms, looking resolute in her verdict that the two of them had, despite all odds, bonded over the past two days.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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