regardless of

preposition

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

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 current system allows the top two candidates, regardless of party, to move on to the runoff. Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026 The numbers don't get touched in a modern matchmaking environment, which is exactly the kind of body of work that earns Hall of Fame consideration regardless of championship status. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026 An egg that passes visual and smell inspection up to three weeks past the expiration date is almost certainly still good, regardless of what the carton says. Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026 The work below deck is the same, regardless of a ship's purpose - 12 hours on, 12 hours off, 7 days a week without interruption, even on holidays. Steve Kastenbaum, NPR, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for regardless of

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 13 May. 2026.

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