at once

phrase

1

: at the same time : simultaneously

2

: immediately

3

: both entry 2

at once funny and sad

Examples of at once in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Part of the issue was Disney’s decision to release the show, which had been completed since around 2024, all at once, dumping 22 episodes onto the platform with limited prior advertising. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 July 2026

After all, if my brothers could be annoying, affectionate, and self-aggrandizing all at once, why couldn’t a man in the history books? — Literary Hub, 17 July 2026

The goal is a space that feels collected over time rather than decorated all at once. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

One thing that’s not clear is whether Midtown intends to demolish Sunset Place all at once or in phases — a possible approach floated at one point. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for at once

• bunce
• dunce