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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People are not property, regardless of their size, location, or stage of development. Kimberly Bird, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026 The business is open to all producers regardless of whether they are based at the West London studio. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2026 The new honey-gold edition continues to use this innovation, which allows the tourbillon to be halted at any moment by an arresting spring, regardless of the position of the balance or cage, enabling precise, one-second time setting. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026 Voters are eligible to participate in Georgia’s primary elections regardless of party affiliation. Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 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 21 May. 2026.

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