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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Putellas’ new team-mate Nikita Parris, who has won two top-tier titles and a Champions League in her career, suggests an athlete’s mental steel endures regardless of the context. — Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine will never target civilian aircraft, regardless of airspace, but said the massive amount of unmanned aerial vehicles is beginning to render the region too dangerous to navigate. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2026 Because symptoms associated with perimenopause can overlap with other medical concerns, talk with a qualified healthcare provider about any new, persistent, severe or concerning symptoms — regardless of your score. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026 It's rooted in our belief that, regardless of where Corning shares are coming from, regaining upside momentum will be extremely difficult in the near-term. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 1 Sep. 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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