all-time

[awl-tahym]

adjective

1. never surpassed.

   Production has reached an all-time high.

2. 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

adjective

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

   an all-time record at the Olympics

Word History and Origins

Origin of all-time¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

He was also well on his way to topping Alan Shearer and becoming the all-time leading Premier League scorer before relocating overseas.

From BBC

Harvey told CNN this year that scams using his likeness are at an “all-time high.”

From Los Angeles Times

With 400 home runs, Trout ranks among the top 60 all-time.

From Los Angeles Times

Anze Kopitar, widely considered the greatest player in Kings franchise history and poised to become the team’s all-time leading scorer, announced Thursday he will retire at the end of the 2025-26 season.

From Los Angeles Times

As the franchise’s all-time strikeout leader, his place in club lore had already been enshrined.

From Los Angeles Times