one and all

phrase

Synonyms of one and allnext
old-fashioned
: everyone
Merry Christmas to one and all.
He gave equal attention to one and all.

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This law is forever established, always operating, all-authoritative, and wholly beneficial to one and all. — Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 7 July 2026 Her paintings can be calming to one and all consuming to another, and her compositions encourage viewers to pause and question. — Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026 The blue Art Deco chairs are beloved by one and all, human and nonhuman—the dogs, naturally, being the elephants in the room. — Robert Sullivan, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026 Making a low-budget, independent movie requires one and all to chip in and help. — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for one and all

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

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