as in notwithstanding
without being prevented by
we went to the party despite the bad weather outside
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as in contempt
open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect
pointedly ignored his false friend out of despite
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as in malice
the desire to cause pain for the satisfaction of doing harm
sheer despite was the sole reason for her hurtful comments
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as in disadvantage
the negative result caused by something that creates difficulty for achieving success
baffled as to why working-class voters would vote in despite of their own economic interests
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Recent Examples of despite
al, 6 May 2020
Los Angeles County beaches will remain closed for the time being, despite other coastal stretches reopening — with limitations — this week in nearby Orange County with the state’s blessing.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2020
Andrew Hirschfeld, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2019
And then - despite barely stepping over the halfway line - the hosts hit the crossbar and had a shout for a penalty.
—SI.com, 25 Aug. 2019
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Through the family’s ups and downs, Copeland was a steadying presence, despite his disability.
—al, 6 May 2020
Los Angeles County beaches will remain closed for the time being, despite other coastal stretches reopening — with limitations — this week in nearby Orange County with the state’s blessing.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2020
Noun
Harris’ campaign fundraising output has stayed consistent in first quarter around $12 million and $11.8 million in second quarter despite, as first reported by Politico, shakeups among senior campaign staff.
—Andrew Hirschfeld, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2019
And then - despite barely stepping over the halfway line - the hosts hit the crossbar and had a shout for a penalty.
—SI.com, 25 Aug. 2019
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From cheap gifts that only look expensive to gameday additions for your wife or husband, these are the best last-minute gifts that’ll bring the cheer this holiday season—procrastination notwithstanding.Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
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Soccer boss Gianni Infantino has long nurtured a close relationship with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, notwithstanding the kingdom’s human rights record.Samindra Kunti, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The state filed a similar motion to hold Etienne in contempt again in 2023, court records show.Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The district attorney on the case was convicted of criminal contempt and disbarred.Karina Tsui, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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And not out of malice necessarily, some people are just so in their heads about their own stuff.Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024
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The Iranian regime’s malice is aimed not only at the United States or the Jews.Diane Gensler, Baltimore Sun, 20 Nov. 2024
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For several decades, solo cruise travelers found themselves at a financial disadvantage compared to couples and families.David Nikel, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Dolphins will be at a rest disadvantage the rest of the way Miami will play the Texans coming off a bye, meaning Houston will have a full seven-day rest advantage.Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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President-elect Donald Trump has expressed disdain for EVs and is expected to remove the $7,500 federal tax credit that has helped spur EV adoption to date.Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
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Numerous movie lovers on X expressed their disdain for having phones out during screenings and called on theaters to do more to enforce their phone rules and curb disruptions.Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2024
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In spite of their scare against the Jets, the Dolphins are on a playoff push with SU wins in four of their last five.Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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That’s in spite of the iPhone maker’s modest decline for the session.Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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The higher medical expenses have also hit UnitedHealth’s rivals, including Humana and CVS Health’s Aetna, which have seen historic spikes in costs, particularly in their Medicare Advantage plans in part due to seniors seeking more medical care than in the past.Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Thompson's death sparked a wide social media conversation over frustrations with navigating the U.S. health insurance system, particularly when medical expenses are not covered or insurance claims or requests for care are denied.Sriparna Roy, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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All of the hatred and violence of their relationship all culminated in this moment.Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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The promise comes several days after a man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson said he was motivated by hatred of that system ‒ a hatred apparently shared by many people who have taken to social media in the days since the Dec. 4 killing.Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Despite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/despite. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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