regardless of

preposition

Synonyms of regardless ofnext
: without taking into account
accepts all regardless of age
also : in spite of
regardless of our mistakes

Synonyms of regardless of

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Examples of regardless of in a Sentence

regardless of what was previously agreed to, we now refuse to sign the contract
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The memories often involve his father imparting pearls of wisdom, regardless of whether Jay though of them that way at the time. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026 In fact, Thune may actually run unopposed this year, regardless of how the midterms go. — semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Instead, there would be one primary where all candidates, regardless of party, would appear on one ballot and the top two candidates would advance to the general election. — Neal Riley, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Though the state-level voucher is universal regardless of income, the federal program has some limits. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for regardless of

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of regardless of was in 1837

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“Regardless of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regardless%20of. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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