Synonyms of in spite of

in spite of

phrase

as in despite

without being prevented by

In spite of what we believed, no one had actually been in the house for weeks.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• despite
• notwithstanding
• regardless of
• with
• in despite of
• in defiance of

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of in spite of

The courts have broadly allowed construction to continue in spite of the lawsuit and one judge’s finding that the project required approval from Congress and was unlawful from the beginning. — Simon Ducroquet, New York Times, 30 July 2026

But that’s all happened in spite of the politicians, certainly not because of them. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

The premise is that the children of iconic Disney movie characters all live in the same world, with the spawn of villains having to make their own way in spite of their families' misdeeds. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026

Shares of American Express have jumped 8% over the past three months as its credit card business remained robust in spite of geopolitical uncertainties, largely due to its focus on affluent customers. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 13 July 2026