Definitions

at any cost

ADVERB

regardless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anyway nevertheless

WEAK

against although aside from but come what may despite distinct from for all that in any case in spite of everything leaving aside no matter what nonetheless notwithstanding without considering without regard to

Antonyms

WEAK

irregardless

Example Sentences

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However opposition spokespeople, right up until the moment the four women landed on Thursday, said the government should stop them at any cost and offered to work with them on laws which would help.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Mr. Smith wasn’t just a “bulldog” he was a rabid wolf hell-bent on winning at any cost.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

After their failure, Tessa is reprogrammed to be cold and callous, trained to finish the job at any cost, even if it means destroying the love between her and Thia.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

Under former central banker Mark Carney’s influence on Canadian economic policy, the emphasis has been less on expanding production at any cost and more on improving market access, pricing resilience, and long-term competitiveness.

From Barron's • Jan. 3, 2026

There were two Biggers: one was determined to get rest and sleep at any cost; and the other shrank from images charged with terror.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright

at any cost

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