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AllAmerican, often rendered as All American or All-American, is a phrase used to describe something that embodies United States national identity or patriotism. It is widely used in sports, culture, and marketing to denote quintessential American origin or character. In media, All American is best known as the title of a television series that premiered in 2018 on The CW. Created by April Blair and inspired by the life of NFL player Spencer Paysinger, the show follows a high school football player from South Los Angeles who is recruited to attend Beverly Hills High School, where he confronts issues of race, class, and belonging as he splits time between two very different communities. The series has run for multiple seasons and has contributed to the broader reception of the franchise.

A spin-off titled All American: Homecoming premiered in 2022, expanding the storyline to college athletics and life on a different campus, while continuing to explore themes of ambition, identity, and mentorship within the All American universe.

Outside of entertainment, the term All American is used to describe individuals or teams recognized as among the best in the United States, as well as products or campaigns marketed as representative of American culture. It also appears in song titles, advertisements, and other media as a cultural shorthand for American ideals.