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
Well, the short answer is yes: Epic Universe is a family theme park, through and through.
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Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 3 June 2025
Cruz was a monster at the plate, the captain of 2019 Bomba’s Squad, but also a leader through and through.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 2 June 2025
The slouchy shape is a majorly trending one in the handbag world, too, making this tote a boho-chic head-turner through and through.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
Courtesy of OnePlus Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, the high-end processor powering all the 2025 Android phones, this is a flagship tablet through and through.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 24 May 2025
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Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 3 June 2025
Cruz was a monster at the plate, the captain of 2019 Bomba’s Squad, but also a leader through and through.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 2 June 2025
The slouchy shape is a majorly trending one in the handbag world, too, making this tote a boho-chic head-turner through and through.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
Courtesy of OnePlus Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, the high-end processor powering all the 2025 Android phones, this is a flagship tablet through and through.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for through and through
Adverb
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The prospect of trying to cut open a stubborn 5-4-1 block in the Orlando heat could have become torturous quite quickly.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The craft beer landscape was quite different when the Maltose Falcons formed their homebrewing club in California 51 years ago.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Adverb
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Those who were in the shelter are all safe and well.—
Ruth Marks Eglash,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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The Royals logged three hits — all before the fifth inning — against Cease.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2025
Adverb
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Submerge charcoal in water until it's thoroughly cooled.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2025
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Martinez spoke thoroughly on the topic of not being a helicopter parent, rather guiding children to their own results.—
Morgan Kromer,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2025
Adverb
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Despite consistently showing love to the Philadelphia Eagles throughout the pre-draft process, New York Giants pass rusher Abdul Carter has fully embraced joining his hometown team's rival.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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For example, trans students in states with fully inclusive athletics policies are less likely to have considered suicide than students in states without such policies.—
Gavin Yamey,
Time,
20 June 2025
Adverb
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This adaptation aligns perfectly with our mission to bring underrepresented perspectives to the screen through bold, engaging, and entertaining stories.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 June 2025
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The loose shorts pair perfectly with the oversized three-quarter-sleeve button-down (with handy pockets!).—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
Adverb
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Sky View Tents Sky View ultimately turned the tent inside out, developing an interior rain fly system that works almost like an A-frame shower curtain.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 June 2025
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What if Durham’s vision for the sequel could be turned inside out, undergoing a transformation like The Greatest from retrospective to comeback, elegy to unfinished story.—
Melina Moe
May 19,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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The build features totally custom bodywork with a removable hardtop, a hot-rod V12 engine and a five-speed manual transmission—all in green over tan, of course.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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The volume of the baggy jean demands direction, and a brown boot can provide a visual anchor that prevents the outfit from totally overflowing.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
29 June 2025
Adverb
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The second half display utterly knocked the belief out of Juventus.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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The spa decor is modern and luxurious, and everything on offer is designed to be utterly relaxing.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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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. 2025.
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