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

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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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Death Valley is an extraordinary place, but its heat, distances, and remoteness can be dangerous, regardless of experience. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026 Each month, the book gifting program mails free books to children from birth to age 5, regardless of their family’s income. — Devarrick Turner, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Every active iPhone, iPad, or Mac sold generates continuous cash flow regardless of whether the owner upgrades their physical device that year. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 That will be true regardless of the Rangers’ outlook, although the value could spike massively if New York struggles. — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 25 Aug. 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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