all told

Definition of all toldnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all told
Adverb
  • No lofty expectations, just whatever music came through collectively.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2026
  • As each of the seven members of BTS completed their mandatory South Korean military service, tens of millions of K-pop stans collectively held their breath.
    Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • Service workers are seeking a double-digit increase overall in pay over a three-year contract.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
  • But overall, the global findings jibe with other research that has demonstrated that young people today have been showing many positive trends, including a tendency to be more empathetic, less narcissistic, more inclusive and even more patient than past generations.
    Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • Print would go on to play a vital role in the development of capitalism, transmitting price lists, important news, advertisements, and policy disputes all around the world.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Exposure is good all around, focus is sharp, and colors are more natural and less boosted than older Samsung phones.
    Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
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“All told.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20told. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.

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