Synonyms

all-time

American

[awl-tahym] / ˈɔlˌtaɪm /

adjective

never surpassed.

Production has reached an all-time high.
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.

all-time British

adjective

informal (prenominal) unsurpassed in some respect at a particular time

an all-time record at the Olympics

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Etymology

Origin of all-time

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

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Paul, the Clippers’ all-time assists leader, called out teammates, coaches and executives during his short second stint with the team early this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

The Portuguese has player 451 matches in all competitions for City to sit inside the club's all-time top 10 appearance makers, scoring 76 goals and providing 77 assists.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

It closed at an all-time high 7022 points on Wednesday.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The new all-time highs are a milestone in major indexes’ rebound from war-fueled losses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

When, by August 1919, it became clear that was not going to happen, discontent within the various steel worker unions reached an all-time high.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler

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