all-time
Americanadjective
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never surpassed.
Production has reached an all-time high.
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being as specified throughout its history.
The game’s perfect balance of learning and enjoyment has earned it a place among the all-time gems of the genre.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of all-time
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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“We believe the strong fundamentals could go a long way to support renewed interest in the stock after shares have slipped…since the all-time highs reached in mid-May on broader rotational pressures.”
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
In October 2025, Bitcoin hit an all-time high of around $126,000, buoyed by a continued wave of institutional investment and positive market sentiment.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
As global stocks push toward all-time highs, a gauge of market risk has reached its frothiest level since the 2000 downturn, but investors should not be backing away quite yet.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
A key measure of consumer sentiment has hit new all-time lows in recent months amid anxiety about future inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
So Kyle had gone down into the basement and dug up one of his all-time favorites: Mr. Lemoncello’s Indoor-Outdoor Scavenger Hunt.
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
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