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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Burger’s homer to right field may have been aided by the steady wind, but, regardless of the result, the process was solid. Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026 In reality, the Laureano-sized hole would have been felt regardless of how Shildt wrote out the lineup. Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026 The legitimacy of our justice system depends on the public’s belief that the rules apply evenly, regardless of party, ideology or notoriety. Doug Friednash, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026 The top two candidates, regardless of party, will advance from California’s June 2 primary election. Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 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 Mar. 2026.

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