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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Style at the time on how to look sophisticated regardless of age. Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026 This 49ers season, regardless of how many wins or losses or injuries, figured to put scrutiny on Purdy’s earning power courtesy of a May extension for five years and $265 million. Cam Inman, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026 On plays such as that, the play isn’t going to get overturned often, regardless of the ruling. Josh Yohe, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026 So Minnesota will not really be able to charge the officer in this case, regardless of the investigation. ABC News, 11 Jan. 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 Jan. 2026.

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