thoroughgoing

adjective

ˌthər-ə-ˈgō-iŋ How to pronounce thoroughgoing (audio)
Definition of thoroughgoingnext
1
as in unconditional
having no exceptions or restrictions civil rights advocates are hoping for a thoroughgoing rejection of the proposed bill

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2
as in thorough
trying all possibilities a thoroughgoing attempt to solve the puzzle and still no luck

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Recent Examples of thoroughgoing Even Iran, a thoroughgoing theocracy, calls itself the Islamic Republic of Iran. — John M. Crisp, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025 At La Follette’s behest, the state legislature enacted a thoroughgoing and efficient reform of these industries. — Time, 16 July 2025 In Jen Silverman’s thoroughgoing adaptation, Tekla is given full voice, and the men are finally held to account. — Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 May 2025 This reckless act of aggravating the situation requires that the armed forces of the DPRK maintain a rapid reaction capability and thoroughgoing war posture. — Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for thoroughgoing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoroughgoing
  1. unconditional
  2. thorough
  3. complete
  4. extensive
  5. sheer
  6. comprehensive
  7. utter
  8. pure
Adjective
  • In 2024, Michigan State launched Rx Kids, the country’s first universal and unconditional prenatal and infant cash program.
    — Mona Hanna, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Once a seller has an unconditional right to receive the proceeds, many planning opportunities may no longer be available.
    — D. Scott Kenik, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of unconditional
Adjective
  • The cost of a thorough review is small compared with the consequences of an expensive commitment based on incomplete information.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
  • What sets the podcast apart is that Opipari is not a songwriter, but his love for music and the writing process is apparent in his thorough interview style.
    — Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of thorough
Adjective
  • Great part was my wife was in complete symphony on it instantly, and that actually was a wonderful bonding moment.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • With just more than a third of the season complete, the Rams are 2-4.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of complete
Adjective
  • The certification follows extensive safety assessments, design reviews, and ground testing.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
  • China has backed its ambitions with extensive reforms that are explicitly meant to strengthen intellectual property protections.
    — Andrei Iancu, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of extensive
Adjective
  • Meaning while its performance numbers may not draw in huge crowds, its sheer exclusivity might just do the trick.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The light turquoise gown was crafted from sheer fabric with floral embroidery throughout the design.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of sheer
Adjective
  • In addition to this, more comprehensive work looking into how natto appears to improve bone health has made this avenue of research particularly interesting.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
  • This made the discovery more comprehensive, but almost made clear that the flaw was more serious than Calif had originally realized, an OpenAI spokesperson told Fortune.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of comprehensive
Adjective
  • Popular at American Chinese or Cajun-style Chinese restaurants, the sticky-sweet chicken is the utter definition of delicious, luring weary shoppers into food courts to find refuge from the bubblegum pink sweatpants and ripped denim.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
  • There’s a wonderful fraction of a second when the Villa fans in the Holte End have to adjust from impending despair to utter joy.
    — Amitai Winehouse, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of utter
Adjective
  • Cringe may be excruciating, but post-cringe would be pure horror.
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • This gift box contains eight bars, spanning from 58 to 80% cacao, in flavors like banana foster and green tea crunch for the adventurous and pink sea salt or pure cacao, dates, and vanilla for the purists.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of pure

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