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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North Korea said on Sunday that Japan's nuclear ambitions "must be prevented at any cost", after a Tokyo official reportedly suggested the country should possess atomic weapons.

From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2025

The sharpest anti-globalization reversal came in China after the Ming dynasty seized power in 1368, promising to restore stability at any cost.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 29, 2025

"Attempts to stop departures at any cost show a complete disregard for the lives and dignity of migrants and refugees," Amnesty International said.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2025

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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