no matter

ADVERB

regardless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

in spite of regardless

STRONG

anyway despite though withal yet

WEAK

even so even though howbeit nevertheless nonetheless notwithstanding

Example Sentences

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Health providers see this scenario playing out no matter what the Supreme Court finally decides.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

To this day, no matter the conditions, he wears a pair of heavy duty black gloves meant to help players grip their clubs in wet weather.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

“Live by two words: tenacity and gratitude. Tenacity will get you where you want to go, and gratitude will make you enjoy the journey, no matter how bumpy.”

From Salon • May 16, 2026

On opening day last year on March 1, almost 20 Altadena-based teams kicked off what would become a historic season no matter the outcome.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

When the girl in yellow ran off, Pili would have waited, no matter what the outcome.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova