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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They can't control everything, no matter how much they want to.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The bitter taste of the “Scam Altman” moniker is going to linger, no matter how exciting the court victory was.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

As a moment captured in time, that was him, adapting to circumstances, no matter what they were.

From BBC • May 17, 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

But that night, no matter how long I held it upside down, or how hard I shook it, not another drop appeared.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom