through and through

adverb

Synonyms of through and throughnext
: in every way : thoroughly

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
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The Top Five A nose tackle, through and through. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026 Shelley is a publisher through and through. Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026 The service White glove through and through. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026 Judge is the epitome of the stoic professional, a Yankee through and through. Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for through and through

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of through and through was in the 14th century

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“Through and through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/through%20and%20through. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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