all the

phrase

: as much of … as : as much of a … as
all the home I ever had

Examples of all the in a Sentence

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The Ritz-Carlton Orlando is a true luxury resort that's located near all the key area attractions. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Of all the urban areas facing day zero, Kabul’s situation may be starkest. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026 This stands in contrast to 2025 when all the eventual Best Documentary Feature nominees premiered at Sundance at the start of the year. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026 In any case, Miley is likely to be laughing all the way to the Bowl. — Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all the

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of all the was in 1825

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“All the.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20the. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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