Definitions

all-time

[awl-tahym] / ˈɔlˌtaɪm /

Part of Speech:

All (2) Adjective (1) Noun (1)

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ADJECTIVE

unsurpassed and permanent

Synonyms

WEAK

best champion enduring everlasting perpetual

NOUN

forever

Synonyms

STRONG

eternity forever and a day perpetuity time without end

Example Sentences

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all-time

The S&P 500 rose 0.7%, less than 1% from an all-time high.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Prof Lee believes parental confidence is at an all-time low.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

But the stock has tumbled 16% since hitting an all-time high on May 14.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

Nvidia stock rose 17% in the third quarter but remains below its all-time closing high.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

Buttercup’s case rated a close fourth on the all-time list.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman