regardless of

Definition of regardless ofnext
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 But regardless of who has been available, Orlando has neither defended at a high enough level nor has been efficient enough on the other end to come out on top. Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026 Instead of setting Orion up for an insertion into lunar orbit, the free-return trajectory will loop the spacecraft once around the moon on a figure-eight flight path back to Earth, ensuring the crew's return regardless of Orion's propulsion status, should unexpected issues crop up during flight. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 27 Jan. 2026 However, everyone in the United States has constitutional rights regardless of their immigration status, including the right to remain silent and right to refuse a search, according to the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026 All voters would be allowed to participate in the primary, regardless of party affiliation or lack of it. Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for regardless of
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regardless of
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  • 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
  • The Midwest is usually associated with uncomplicated kindness—nice, polite people who like college football, a cold beer, and (recent events in Minnesota notwithstanding) treating their neighbors with dignity and respect.
    Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Under current law, notwithstanding forthcoming Supreme Court decisions, the president can impose tariffs under sweeping justifications like national security or other emergency powers.
    Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026

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“Regardless of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regardless%20of. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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