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leaving aside

ADVERB
regardless
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anyway nevertheless
WEAK
against although aside from at any cost but come what may despite distinct from for all that in any case in spite of everything no matter what nonetheless notwithstanding without considering without regard to
Antonyms
WEAK
irregardless
PREPOSITION
exclusive of
Synonyms
WEAK
aside from bar barring bating besides but debarring excepting excluding not counting omitting outside of restricting ruling out save
Antonyms
WEAK
inclusive of

Example Sentences

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If you gift your daughter the house — leaving aside the debate over using “gift” as an adjective — your daughter would lose her step-up in basis.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 13, 2025

He elaborated on how the summer 2022 collapse of crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital screwed with his business, leaving aside a 3AC co-founder’s accusation that FTX was in large part responsible for its downfall.

From Slate • Oct. 27, 2023

"The issue is how to guarantee a partnership that is beneficial for both sides, leaving aside the decision that we will take on the BRI," she added.

From Reuters • Sep. 10, 2023

In fact, it’s a little edgy for traditional church folk — even leaving aside the gospel remix of “Savage” — but that’s by design.

From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2023

This is the very distinction between the former and the latter portion of his book, which is confined to the labours of S. Paul, leaving aside the rest of the Church.

From St. Peter, His Name and His Office As set forth in holy scripture by Allies, Thomas W.