through and through

adverb

: in every way : thoroughly

Synonyms of through and through

• quite
• all
• completely
• fully
• perfectly
• totally
• utterly
• fast
• wholly
• exactly
• even
• out
• thoroughly
• entire
• wide
• entirely
• well
• for fair
• at length
• down the line
• in whole
• down to the ground
• to pieces
• absolutely
• all the way

Examples of through and through in a Sentence

I know him through and through, and he would never do such a cowardly thing.

those UFO claims were examined through and through and were found to be completely bogus

Recent Examples on the Web

Miraval is an immersive wellness experience through and through. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Still, Higgins noted that her pro partner is a trooper through and through, and handled the moment with grace. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2026

Yup, these bad boys are stretchy through and through, complete with an elastic waistband, yet somehow still look genuinely polished. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026

Born in Queens, our dad was a proud New Yorker through and through. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for through and through

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue