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 two candidates who receive the most votes, regardless of party affiliation, will progress to the general election in November. Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026 What are some potential solutions for when this problem arises again could be the key to unlocking another title, regardless of any personnel changes that might happen. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 31 May 2026 The way that Democrats win regardless of, of what box they’re put into by the media is to focus on the daily lives of our people. NBC news, 31 May 2026 The mere existence of the contest, and the questions Riquelme has managed to put on the table about governance, transparency and the club’s relationship with its members, represents a shift in the internal conversation at the Bernabéu, regardless of what the result says on Sunday night. Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 31 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 4 Jun. 2026.

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