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: being for or of all time up to and including the present
especially
: exceeding all others of all time
an all-time bestseller
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The Broncos’ senior leader scored 18 points in the second half and inches closer to the program’s all-time scoring record.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2025
The price of gold has been on a roller coaster in 2025, reaching an all-time high of $2,956.22 per ounce in February, driven by strong demand as a hedge against inflation, geopolitical tensions, and central bank accumulation.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Geopolitical risk There are a myriad of reasons for gold’s move to all-time highs.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
Republican favorability of Tesla hit an all-time high this month, while Democratic favorability dropped to an all-time low.
—Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2025
The price of gold has been on a roller coaster in 2025, reaching an all-time high of $2,956.22 per ounce in February, driven by strong demand as a hedge against inflation, geopolitical tensions, and central bank accumulation.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Geopolitical risk There are a myriad of reasons for gold’s move to all-time highs.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
Republican favorability of Tesla hit an all-time high this month, while Democratic favorability dropped to an all-time low.
—Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
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“All-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-time. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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