at all

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 Less formally on social media, the fans marveled at all manner of Boston minutiae. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026 Instead, the Appearance Review Board, which takes a look at all other developments downtown, would handle the review. Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2026 Keep your dogs leashed at all times or leave them at home. Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 22 June 2026 Look at all the lives that have been destroyed by this thing. Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for at all
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Adverb
  • Thornton shines on both ends The Valkyries’ first-ever All-Star played lights out on both ends.
    Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
  • Detecting those compounds helps scientists determine whether the ingredients and conditions necessary for life ever existed beyond our planet.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2026
Adverb
  • The controversial romance between Wilson and Batula, half-heartedly dubbed #Scamanda — though that nickname never took off the way #Scandoval did in spring 2023 — was confirmed by them on March 31 in a joint post on Instagram.
    Kate Aurthur, Variety, 29 June 2026
  • Whether that cup is half full or half empty is the issue at hand.
    Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 29 June 2026

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“At all.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/at%20all. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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