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
That’s a young man’s song, through and through.
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Peter Larsen, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
Shields is a New Yorker through and through.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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
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Peter Larsen, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
Shields is a New Yorker through and through.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for through and through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for through and through
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Despite his enduring success, Rollins was never quite satisfied with his art, occasionally taking lengthy hiatuses from playing and consistently adopting eclectic new styles.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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At a time when teenagers are trying to discover themselves, and how to be comfortable, Fedje’s coaching offered many students a comfortable place in a world that otherwise didn’t seem to quite fit, Sintek said.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
26 May 2026
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And the ability to properly interpret the identity documents of women — where administrative conventions may display married names differently or inconsistently — is not systematically part of what the machine has been designed to optimize.—
Hamilton Mann,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Russia is systematically attacking civilian infrastructure and cultural institutions.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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That money is on top of nearly $100,000 amassed by a separate committee formed specifically to defeat Bailey, a former Republican who is seeking to join what is now an all-Democrat City Council.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The loss wasn’t for a lack of firepower on the Giants’ end as Casey Schmitt, Eric Haase and Willy Adames all homered, the fifth time this year that San Francisco has hit three homers in a single game.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Adverb
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Then stir or shake the solution until the sugar is completely dissolved.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Teams are completely shutting down the middle of the field.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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The victorious 3-2 scoreline might not reflect it, but the USA thoroughly outplayed Senegal on Sunday in what will serve as a promising statement of intent for this home World Cup that kicks off in less than two weeks.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Water slowly and deeply to thoroughly wet the root zone.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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The book is a poetry collection structured in three acts with seven players, each assigned a color of the rainbow and an apparition’s name, each of whom needs an audience to fully exist.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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But critics questioned if the arrangement fully addressed the core national security concerns that motivated the TikTok ban legislation in the first place because ByteDance was set to retain control of some of the US app’s operations.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Zaya's adorable smile might just be her best accessory in this green and pink tuxedo inspired look that was perfectly coordinated with Union and Dwyane at the Better Brothers Los Angeles Truth Awards in March 2020.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Best Women’s Clothing Deals My favorite part of traveling, besides the destination itself, is curating the ultimate travel wardrobe that perfectly matches the vibe of the trip.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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In team meetings, when discussing customers, the managers who used to know their accounts inside out couldn't recall details from recent conversations.—
Daria Rudnik,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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In the first 70 seconds, Mitch Marner turned defenseman Jackson LaCombe and goalie Lukáš Dostál inside out with the highlight goal of the playoffs, and the Ducks never recovered.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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“Through and through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through%20and%20through. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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