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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Bosnia, playing in the World Cup for the second time since gaining independence, is led by 40-year-old Edin Dzeko, the country’s all-time leader in caps and goals.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Soaring demand for new data centers has helped lift the spot rate for flatbed trucks to what the FTR and Truckstop.com report said is an all-time high.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Williams' first strike of the ball left fans wondering if the all-time great had lost her touch as she planted a volley from close range into the net.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
“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
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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