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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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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

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

And it's a game that we want to win at any cost.

From BBC • May 28, 2025

This fairy tale is both Grimm and grim — and not unlike “The Substance” in the main character’s quest for beauty at any cost.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2025

Cleopatra—daring, clever, smart, rich, determined, and rash—intended to win at any cost.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby