no matter

phrase

Synonyms of no matternext
: without regard to : irrespective of
points in the same direction no matter how it is tilted

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But the Canadian businessman and Shark Tank investor isn’t one to pass up financial savings—no matter how small. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 Any space with these two features, no matter its size or origin, was a Hilbert space. — Quanta Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026 Indeed, even for the most intrepid travelers, sitting in one place for over nine hours is far from optimal for the body—no matter which class your ticket is. — Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026 Foster described Vallo as a positive, bubbly friend who could have fun no matter what. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for no matter

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“No matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20matter. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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