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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Perhaps people who use it are underprepared for confrontation and want to avoid disagreement at any cost.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 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

He’s not lashing out blindly against anybody to get any money at any cost.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 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

Every nation seems to have its set of forbidden possibilities, which its citizenry and adherents must not at any cost be permitted to think seriously about.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

at any cost

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