regardless of

as in despite
without being prevented by regardless of what was previously agreed to, we now refuse to sign the contract

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Recent Examples of regardless of Other bills require schools to inform parents that their children are entitled to free public education regardless of immigration status and that the schools must notify them when immigration officers are on site. Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025 The firm designs in a variety of styles, emphasizing custom furnishings, immaculate craftsmanship, and beautiful finishes in each project, regardless of the aesthetic. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025 Safety in school might mean a decent cafeteria lunch, or access to a nurse down the hall, or being treated with dignity regardless of one’s gender identity. Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025 Indeed, investment committees often default to sovereign credit ratings and currency risk assessments that systematically skew against low-income countries, regardless of actual sector performance. Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for regardless of
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regardless of
Preposition
  • And despite her plans being waylayed, time is on her side.
    Anchorage Daily News, Anchorage Daily News, 7 May 2020
  • And despite the gameplay and unpredictability down the stretch, that is kind of what happened.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 7 May 2020
Preposition
  • This part involved adding wiring, a roof, glazing, and everything else required to turn a shell into a resilient home that VeroTouch says will still be standing in 100 years, notwithstanding possible wildfires.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
  • That means sideloading should become much less risky, a far cry from the current free-for-all, notwithstanding that Play Protect has already been expanded to cover apps from any source.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025

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“Regardless of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regardless%20of. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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