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

CoreWeave is sliding in spite of its strong fundamentals, and investors should take advantage of the discount on shares, according to Deutsche Bank. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Our family has forged stronger relationships because of life’s uncertainty, not in spite of it. — Raj Panjabi, Time, 13 Oct. 2026

Soon, in spite of my doubts, we were informed that, the next week, cameras were coming in. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2026

An estimated 300,000 people are homeless in the state of Bihar in spite of government programs. — Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1540, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in spite of

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