regardless of

Definition of regardless ofnext
as in despite
without being prevented by regardless of what was previously agreed to, we now refuse to sign the contract

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Recent Examples of regardless of No depth chart The Hurricanes under Mario Cristobal usually wait until their first game of the season to release their initial depth chart — one that doesn’t change from that point regardless of player performance or availability. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026 These recipes for muffins, snack mix, energy balls and more are proof that eating better doesn’t have to be boring, regardless of age. Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2026 Many people find that unsettling, regardless of political party. Meg Anderson, NPR, 5 Sep. 2026 If the answer to any of these is no, the ceiling on AI ambitions is already set, regardless of how sophisticated the models are. Gopi Duddi, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for regardless of
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regardless of
Preposition
  • And despite the gameplay and unpredictability down the stretch, that is kind of what happened.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 7 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, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2020
Preposition
  • All-caps notwithstanding, this declaration didn’t receive a great deal of attention.
    David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Yet, notwithstanding the drop in transits, increasing volumes of oil are bypassing the strait altogether or relying on US protection and ship-to-ship transfers to move oil covertly out of the Persian Gulf.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Regardless of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regardless%20of. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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