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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But the spread soon reversed and by last May was back close to all-time highs.
From MarketWatch
The stock is off about 50% from its November 2021 all-time high, as investors have punished the company for sales declines and sluggish profit growth.
From Barron's
High-tech jobs hit an all-time high in 2023 and have since declined.
From MarketWatch
Shares rose close to 22%—reaching an all-time high—after it reported an almost seven-fold uptick in defense orders.
Tim Riley, owner of Heavy Water Coffee Shop in Chinatown, said trust in government is at an all-time low and urged the commission to keep the controller’s powers intact.
From Los Angeles Times
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