1
as in quite
to a full extent or degree
I know him through and through, and he would never do such a cowardly thing
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2
as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
those UFO claims were examined through and through and were found to be completely bogus
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Recent Examples of through and through
And in a body of work that, through and through, always contains pieces of Miller herself.
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Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
Everyone knows that Jim Harbaugh is a football guy through and through.
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Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
Margo is her parents’ daughter, through and through.
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Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
Our former swing state now has become a red state through and through thanks largely to the new congressional districts which are stretched to inane proportions.
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Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for through and through
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
Everyone knows that Jim Harbaugh is a football guy through and through.
—
Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
Margo is her parents’ daughter, through and through.
—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
Our former swing state now has become a red state through and through thanks largely to the new congressional districts which are stretched to inane proportions.
—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for through and through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for through and through
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Ament didn’t quite reach his offensive potential at Tennessee, but this is not dissimilar to the gamble the Bucks once took on a young Antetokounmpo.
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But the Clippers have shaken up their team quite a bit in the last few months and are a team worth watching this week.
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The Bucks had systematically churned through assets in an effort to keep their team in contention during his prime until finally there was nothing left.
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The war in Iran raised recession risk, and the federal government is systematically dismantling the funding streams California has depended on for decades.
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In their draft pick and salary cap reality, a trade seems possible, and the above teams would all be natural candidates for a variety of reasons.
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If you’re all set on shades, why not try a new belt from Madewell, some gold hoops from Jenny Bird, or a multi-pack of Polo Ralph Lauren tube socks?
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Preparing skeletal specimens for display in museums or for forensic studies requires the bones to be thoroughly cleaned to remove any remaining flesh or soft tissue.
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Mexico completed a thoroughly impressive 2-0 victory over Ecuador to advance to the last 16.
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While Syd cares deeply about the restaurant, Richie’s entire sense of self-worth and identity is completely intertwined with it.
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These claims are completely unfounded.
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But police say the ranger approaching the car would ultimately lead to a sprawling investigation involving drugs, guns, mysterious chemicals, a missing woman and local and federal investigators turning a Philadelphia home inside out.
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Reversible clothing is any garment built to be worn inside out as well as right side out, giving you two looks in a single piece.
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Raising this concern to the funeral director is a great option as that person may have encountered a similar situation and be fully prepared to help walk the family through it with sensitivity to the needs of all involved.
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Overall, across roles analyzed in the first quarter of this year, 77% of new job postings were fully on-site, compared to 19% hybrid and 4% fully remote, the placement firm reports.
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All the President’s Men' (1976) Not only an American classic, but likely the only movie where a close-up of a busy typewriter is a perfectly satisfying ending.
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Cheesy, salty, and perfectly spicy, these Southern favorites will be the first snack snatched up at your gathering.
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“Through and through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through%20and%20through. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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