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

Or maybe, in spite of urging Vision to delete him in episode one, Ultron is having second thoughts after this episode’s many death discussions. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026

As yet, and in spite of his former student’s prescience, Bell could not imagine the enormity of what would follow. — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026

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

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