regardless of

preposition

Synonyms of regardless ofnext
: without taking into account
accepts all regardless of age
also : in spite of
regardless of our mistakes

Synonyms of regardless of

Relevance
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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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Any child 18 or younger can get a meal, regardless of income. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 7 July 2026 In a move aimed at making tickets more accessible, every seat on the tour will cost the same price regardless of location. — ABC News, 7 July 2026 The two-year statute of limitations applies everywhere in Texas, regardless of where the injured person lives or where the crash occurred. — Karen Koehler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026 Every film, regardless of budget, carries a degree of unpredictability. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for regardless of

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 Jul. 2026.

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