for that matter

phrase

: so far as that is concerned

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Stifled hiring Dynamism is an important ingredient in a healthy labor market (and healthy economy, for that matter). — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 Ballerinas, and dancers at large for that matter, are protective of their art form because challenging steps that take years to perfect are often seen as easy by nondancers. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026 Of course, not all women in Washington, and Southeastern Florida for that matter, fit the stereotype. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 The real problem is that there are plenty of people who are probably betting the wrong way (à la Situational Awareness ) on France, and maybe on Japan, for that matter. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for that matter

Word History

First Known Use

1575, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of for that matter was in 1575

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“For that matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20that%20matter. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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