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all

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adjective

all

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pronoun

as in everyone
every person a joyous holiday to one and all!

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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How is the word all distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of all are entire, total, and whole. While all these words mean "including everything or everyone without exception," all may equal whole, entire, or total.

all proceeds go to charity

When might entire be a better fit than all?

The synonyms entire and all are sometimes interchangeable, but entire may suggest a state of completeness or perfection to which nothing can be added.

the entire population was wiped out

When could total be used to replace all?

In some situations, the words total and all are roughly equivalent. However, total implies that everything has been counted, weighed, measured, or considered.

the total number of people present

Where would whole be a reasonable alternative to all?

While in some cases nearly identical to all, whole implies that nothing has been omitted, ignored, abated, or taken away.

read the whole book

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of all
Adverb
For the artist, the song is all about reclaiming self-confidence. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025 He’s worked in newsrooms all across the country, including overseeing the USA TODAY sports department. David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
This touchscreen laptop is big on power, but small in stature thanks to a Ryzen 7 CPU and an all-metal chassis weighing only 3.62 pounds. Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025 Honigford played all 14 games (two starts) for Michigan last season, including the Fiesta Bowl CFP semifinal at State Farm Stadium and was also selected as an academic All-Big Ten honoree in 2022. Bob McManaman, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2023 See All Example Sentences for all
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all
Adverb
  • There are few experiences that encapsulate the magic of New York City quite like seeing a Broadway show.
    Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • None have made a splash quite like The Devonshire, a Georgian-era Soho boozer that publican Oisín Rogers, Charlie Carroll, and chef Ashley Palmer-Watts have transformed into one of the hottest tickets in town.
    Amiel Stanek, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • But Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro each missed what would have been game-tying threes on the ensuing possessions before Jaden McDaniels made a 9-foot jumper to extend the Timberwolves’ lead to five with 1:05 to play.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Kelly had spent more time in space than almost any other person—four missions, each longer than the last, totalling five hundred and twenty days.
    Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Even with a packed schedule, carve out one-on-one time with each child and provide undivided attention.
    Friends of Karen, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Este Medical believes every patient deserves undivided attention, expert care, and results that speak for themselves.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • Using glass can improve wireless signal strength compared to fully metal bodies, too.
    Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Again, the exact mechanism of the pain relief caused by placebos is not fully understood.
    Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The brand even dedicated an entire collection to them: The Secret Garden, where gourmand and floral elements intertwine.
    Danielle James, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Over a dozen new horror movies are dropping on Pluto, including the entire Paranormal Activity franchise (yes, even Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones), plus 30 Days of Night and its sequel 30 Days of Night: Dark Days, and the Gary Oldman-starring Bram Stoker's Dracula.
    Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The vastness of framed white space and the comparatively minuscule labels arrest the viewer, requiring them to crane their neck, to move back and forth or close to the frame in order to read from part to part to whole while also weighing the blanks.
    Mara Mills, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
  • At Marseille, Chef Xavier Monge will be offering a Bouche A La Reine (fricassee of sweetbreads and rooster crest) to start, followed by Wild Hare A La Royale (whole hare braised in Burgundy red wine, baby carrots, asparagus, pearl onions, mirror foie gras liaison).
    Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • Amazon These perfectly sized speakers will bring a rich, clear sound to your desktop.
    Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The Golden Hour features Brother’s Bond Regenerative Grain, yuzu, and honey—a perfectly balanced blend of bright citrus and smooth sweetness.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • The doughnut shop's yearly chocolate celebration saw the return of Hershey's Classic Chocolate Doughnut — and three totally new special doughnuts.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • One of the Lonely Island's raunchiest songs aired uncensored on Saturday Night Live — which totally surprised the members of the group.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 5 Apr. 2025

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“All.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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