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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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Our all-time favorite blender, the 5200, is part of the this line. Donna Kim, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024 Skims Soft Lounge Rib Sleep Set $120 $84 Nordstrom The Skims Soft Lounge Rib Sleep Set has a buttery-smooth feel that'll put your all-time favorite jersey tee to shame. Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024 The Red Bulls always have been a tough out, with the Lions holding an all-time 9-10-3 record in the matchup. Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024 From terrazzo floors to a disco ball stove hood, Gardner’s home is full of fun finishes inspired by memories of her youth and her all-time favorite movie Boogie Nights. Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for all-time 

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of all-time was in 1910

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“All-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-time. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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