# to date

idiom · CEFR C1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/to-date
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

up until now or until a specific point in time.

## Examples

- This is the best movie I have seen to date.
- The company has sold over a million units to date, exceeding all of our initial sales projections.
- While the researchers have gathered significant data to date, they require further evidence before they can confirm the validity of their hypothesis.

## Origin

to + date

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