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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State wildlife officials continue to urge boaters and anyone using California waterways to thoroughly clean, drain and dry their watercraft and equipment before moving between bodies of water in an effort to slow the spread of the invasive species.
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How to Deeply Disinfect a Cutting Board The first step in disinfecting any type of cutting board is to clean it thoroughly.
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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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Erratic sounds escape her—her body turns inside out, fingers extending and touching nothing.
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And, at the same time, the United States of America is just being turned inside out.
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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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The release of the new batch of episodes almost perfectly coincides with an exceptionally rainy, stormy and destructive year for Chicago and Illinois as a whole.
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Flat Tops has an outstanding interconnected trail system linking over 300 miles of backcountry trails that are perfectly suited for multi-day loops.
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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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