at all

adverb

Definition of at allnext
as in ever
in any way or respect wasn't at all pleased with the way the family portrait came out

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Recent Examples of at all Very few people—if any others at all—will ever reach a 13-figure net worth in their lifetimes. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 But that doesn’t necessarily mean everyone knows who is going to win or lose at all times. — Bobby Burack , Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 International outrage over the carnage in Gaza, meanwhile, has largely subsided, with many countries preferring a failing peace process to none at all. — Khaled Elgindy, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026 The stock market is back at all-time highs, a baffling ascent to many given just how much macroeconomic conditions have deteriorated lately — namely, in the rising price of oil and climbing Treasury yields. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at all
Recent Examples of Synonyms for at all
  1. ever
  2. half
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  • Nearby, the Arts District and Fashion District with ever evolving galleries and independent boutiques showcasing the city's creative energy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Fast forward four years, partners Daly Waters and Tamboran announced the first natural gas sales ever from the Beetaloo in September.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of ever
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  • Out of nearly 230,000 young people over that period, about half initiated treatment by seeing a clinician, and about a third had at least two appointments in the first month.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026
  • This knit pair is nice and breathable for transitional weather, laidback but still sleek, and over half-off during the sale.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of half

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“At all.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/at%20all. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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