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 20 Jul. 2026.

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