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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The remaining “Magnificent Seven” stocks are all at least 15% away from their respective record all-time highs, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
Major U.S. stock indexes are near all-time highs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
He has been named the league's MVP four times and is the NBA's all-time leader in points and games played.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
James averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists last season while adding to his list of NBA records, setting marks for games played, all-time wins and field goals made.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
“Hey, Miguel, since we’re in all this traffic—I mean, we’re not getting anywhere anytime soon, I don’t know—how ’bout if I tell you my all-time favorite story about true love.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
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