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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For a tiny home for two there is a lot going on, and yet the home feels unified, easy to navigate, and nowhere near cramped, regardless of the many fine antiques that decorate the space. — Camille Okhio, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026 The team is deep enough and has the talent needed on multiple lines to be competitive, regardless of the travel concerns. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The goal was to convey support to the transgender community regardless of the results on Amendment 3, said Robert Fischer, the group’s spokesperson. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026 The Chicks became something almost post-genre, regardless of what their music sounded like. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 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 5 Oct. 2026.

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