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real cost

Cultural

The cost of producing a good or service, including the cost of all resources used and the cost of not employing those resources in alternative uses.

Example Sentences

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“We can delude ourselves for a while that this is not a real cost, but we’re only fooling ourselves at the end of the day,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Of course, the real cost of a wedding varies wildly, depending on the location and pocketbook of the families involved.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 25, 2025

I’ve been reflecting on the real cost of convenience and instant gratification when it comes to food.

From Salon • Dec. 5, 2024

They and other housing charities point out the real cost of homelessness to the public is even higher.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2024

The real cost of the Nebraska trip, including airfare and fees for the festival, is about $1,500 per Truman student.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

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