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 runners Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love might just be the best outright player in this draft, regardless of position. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s comprehensive Palmer Drought Severity Index not only hit its highest level for March since records started in 1895, but last month was the third-driest month recorded regardless of time of year. Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026 Crosby's dominance over Flyers Sidney Crosby has dominated the Flyers, regardless of season. Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026 This tracking tag is waterproof and dust-tight to ensure no damage is done, regardless of where your dog treks. Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 17 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2026.

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