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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Michaels adamantly submits that the answer is not submission in silence but a strong determination to fight for a party that once stood for America’s vision of liberty and justice for all, regardless of race or religion. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 June 2026 The Caribbean opposition was hopeful for their team regardless of the score. Zuri Primos june 21, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026 There are a surprisingly high number of weak ski resort courses, and many better golf operations tend to be at smaller market ski hills, so my focus is on the best golf courses at ski resorts, regardless of the size of the ski operations. Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 Another trend is women being centered in many of these narratives, regardless of the gender of the director. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 21 June 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 24 Jun. 2026.

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