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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NBC’s telecast in 2022 scored 5.9 million viewers while the all-time low was hit in January 2024, when 4.3 million viewers watched on Fox.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Morrison notes that gold and silver have held a strong negative correlation with the greenback since their February slump off all-time highs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Derrick Henry also scored twice before half-time to move into third on the all-time list for rushing touchdowns, then added another as the Ravens cruised to a 41-23 win.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
A drop of around 3% to 5% could draw in some dip buyers, but “markets would need to test all-time highs to trigger a chase,” they say.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
Truly our all-time gay-straight high five record setter.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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