How to Use thorough in a Sentence

thorough

adjective

• The investigator will have to be thorough.
• The job was uncharacteristically thorough for a Russian contract killing—three different types of bullets riddled Mikho's body.
  — New Republic, 15 Dec. 1997
• The month-by-month trip through 2018 is thorough to the point of monotony.
  — Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2024
• The Cleansing Wash Just like the face, body care begins with a thorough cleanse.
  — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2023
• After a thorough search of my house, one of my forks went missing!
  — Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 11 Aug. 2023
• Take your time, do thorough research, and listen to your body to find what works best for you.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Sep. 2023
• Meanwhile, the shift in tone is so thorough that by the last act, any real sense of danger has been leached away.
  — Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Jan. 2023
• In fact, local control is so thorough, the state does not track nor compile a list of cities that have one.
  — al, 29 Jan. 2023
• In response, Cyrus left a thorough comment on Keaton’s post.
  — Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024
• The best tip to anyone wanting to apply for these programs is to be thorough, says Orens.
  — Harrison Pierce, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2024
• Gouges and scratches on nearly every bone show the hunters were thorough.
  — Byandrew Curry, science.org, 1 Feb. 2023
• See what your results look like and adjust the mower deck to get a thorough mulching action.
  — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 10 July 2023
• Chauncey Sylvester scored on a nine-yard run with 2:49 left to complete a thorough, stunning beatdown of the Monarchs.
  — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2023
• But the conflict of the past 2½ weeks has led to a thorough re-examination of his tenure.
  — Alexander Smith, NBC News, 26 Oct. 2023
• Keep in mind that these wipes leave behind more residue initially than the more thorough spray and foam options.
  — Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2023
• Is there guilt that comes with doing such a thorough and complete dragging?
  — Vulture, 22 Dec. 2023
• Data from the 1800s is slightly less rich and slightly less precise, but still thorough.
  — Scott Dance The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 9 July 2023
• The head of the brush is densely packed with over 5,000 soft or medium bristles to ensure your gums are getting a thorough cleaning.
  — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024
• Opt for a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner to give your hair a thorough cleanse, too.
  — Tish Weinstock, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2024
• In the absence of thorough inspections, child workers can stay hidden for years.
  — Hannah Dreier, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2023
• This time around, Martin Gore decided to be less thorough with pre-production, leaving more space for the rest of the band to bring his demos to life in the studio.
  — Al Shipley, SPIN, 23 Mar. 2023
• Try mixing the blueberries with a splash of lemon juice first, then tossing into flour for a thorough coating.
  — Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
• Sequeira was patient with the boy, who did not grumble about the work, even the thorough cleanup his grandfather insisted on.
  — Karin Brulliard, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2023
• These rules were changed in hopes to create a more thorough interview process for all candidates.
  — Kelsey Conway, The Enquirer, 8 Dec. 2022
• High-quality windows and vents with a thorough seal are another line of defense in an area prone to fires.
  — Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 11 Sep. 2023
• Officials say after a thorough assessment of the scene, the shelter-in-place has been reduced to a one-mile radius.
  — Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 8 Nov. 2023
• Does your loungewear collection need a more thorough revamp?
  — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2023
• Indeed, to a remarkably thorough degree, Bella is the movie.
  — Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2023
• Excluding picking up the chunks of marinara sauce and mud (as expected), this mop did a thorough job of cleaning up the remaining parts of the stains.
  — Jenna Clark, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023
• Chertoff, in a statement issued through the court, described it as thorough. Politico published the draft decision on May 2.
  — Time, 19 Jan. 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024