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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That means the top two candidates advance regardless of their party in the nation's most populous state. Jay Stahl, USA Today, 8 June 2026 For months, federal immigration agents had carried out rolling patrols, targeting mostly Latinos, regardless of their immigration status. Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026 In California's unusual primary system, all candidates, regardless of party, appear on a single ballot open to any registered voter. Marisa Lagos, NPR, 6 June 2026 The Rams are currently the favorites to win the Super Bowl, regardless of what your favorite book is. Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 6 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 13 Jun. 2026.

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