through and through

adverb

: 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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Color-wise, Charli XCX’s choice of undergarments is a stunner through and through. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025 Dua, aside from being extremely good at giving us candid glimpses at the pop star life, has proven herself to be a fashion girl through and through, taking this trend to new heights in custom bodysuits from Valentino, Courrèges and Swarovski. Olivia Allen, Vogue, 23 June 2025 The 65-year-old is a legend and superstar through and through, and his resume speaks for itself. Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025 Catch a Ball Game Tampa is a sports town through and through, home to the Rays (baseball), the Lightning (ice hockey), and the Buccaneers (football). Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for through and through

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 30 Jun. 2025.

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