in spite of

phrase

: in defiance or contempt of : without being prevented by

succeeded in spite of their opposition

Examples of in spite of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Both exist in spite of the odds, symbols of perseverance and community — memorials to those who fought to establish a new country and a new state, and who happened to do it in a place that proved particularly untamable. — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

The run-up in stock prices owes primarily to a banner year for corporate earnings, which has been fueled by a resilient economy and many shoppers willing to spend in spite of elevated prices, some analysts told ABC News. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 June 2026

Rhymes for in spite of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove