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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Prices for the metal are at an all-time high, driven by major supply disruptions in Indonesia and Chile, and soaring demand from artificial intelligence data centers and electric grid infrastructure.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
The Jamaica striker also managed four assists in one of the all-time great WSL seasons - and has just renewed her contract with the champions.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
We are also seeing an all-time peak in applications.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
That’s because they have become steadily more optimistic over the past 10 days as the stock market rose to successive all-time highs.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Both horses were chasing the all-time career mark of $376,744, set by Sun Beau in 1931.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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