1
: lasting throughout the night
an all-night poker game
2
: open throughout the night
an all-night diner
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Related Stories The telecast has turned into an all-night event, encompassing both primetime and late night elements (and for the 2026 edition, led by guest Diana Ross, will include a Central Time Zone countdown for the first time).
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 30 Dec. 2025
Rabanne’s chainmail mini is made for all-night dancing, while Simkhai’s long-sleeve take delivers a cooler, modern edge.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
That same evening, Reich and Gay were reported missing, prompting an all-night search by water and air.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Protesters then set up an all-night vigil to try to prevent any vehicles from leaving.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 30 Dec. 2025
Rabanne’s chainmail mini is made for all-night dancing, while Simkhai’s long-sleeve take delivers a cooler, modern edge.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
That same evening, Reich and Gay were reported missing, prompting an all-night search by water and air.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Protesters then set up an all-night vigil to try to prevent any vehicles from leaving.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
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“All-night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-night. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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