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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But the Turkish champions failed to seriously test City's weak spot despite boasting the presence of Victor Osimhen up front.

From Barron's

Put another way, the market has prospered despite the uncertainty.

From Barron's

But despite Tuesday’s profit and revenue miss, Wall Street so far has kept its faith in the company.

From MarketWatch

But despite the hype, the effect of the deal on the global economy will likely be modest.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nobody thinks Travis Kelce’s mother, Donna, is a terrible person despite being outed as a Traitor at the beginning of the season.

From Salon