at the same time

1. Nevertheless, however, as in Mary agreed with her mother's criticism, but at the same time she wanted to defend her husband's views . [c. 1700]

2. Simultaneously, as in We were all scheduled to leave at the same time . This idiom was first recorded in 1526. For synonyms, see at once , def. 1; at one time , def. 1.

Example Sentences

“When we first filmed it glowing ... everyone in the control room let out a loud ‘Oooooh!’ at the same time.

From Los Angeles Times

“So there’s a balance between safety and accountability that I think we can have. We all can have that conversation and hold those two thoughts at the same time.”

From Los Angeles Times

The discovery was announced at the same time as the UN climate talks COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan that are trying to make progress in tackling climate change.

From BBC

Your film comes out at the same time as the Robbie Williams biopic Better Man, where he's played by a CGI monkey.

From BBC

But at the same time there are increasing calls in Lebanon for national unity as well as warnings that such strikes from Israel could be purposely designed to create that social unease.

From BBC

Related Words

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