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

The food is healthy, fresh, and inventive enough to persuade you to dine in for at least a couple of nights, in spite of Ubud’s strong and growing food scene. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

There is a challenge to trying to understand your own heart in the context of a relationship… and there is goodness in considering another heart, even in spite of your own. — Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

The quarterback tried to reenter the game in the first half in spite of the knee issue but the team wouldn’t let him, ESPN reported. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

The segment is naggingly vague with both of them showing love for Ye in spite of unlisted flaws. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 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