through and through

adverb

Definition of through and throughnext
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 Music, Fashion, Film is a definite left-turn from the pop provocateur’s recent work, but its earnest blend of cheek and vulnerability is Charli through and through. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026 Though the Giants escaped without making the bad kind of team history, the loss was still brutal through and through. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026 Like the groom, musician Machine Gun Kelly is a Cleveland native and a Swiftie through and through. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026 Mufasa is a Leo through and through. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for through and through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for through and through
  1. quite
  2. systematically
  3. all
  4. thoroughly
  5. completely
  6. inside out
  7. fully
  8. perfectly
Adverb
  • But Argano, who drives Engine 10, isn't quite ready to pack it in.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The concept of growing sod on plastic is one the NFL has really relied on quite heavily to be able to have the level of quality and the ability to turn around and replace a field midseason.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of quite
Adverb
  • The film also contains allegations that Israel is systematically destroying homes in Gaza to create a wasteland that will prevent Palestinians from ever returning.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Luigi Mangione had allegedly just shot the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, an insurance company—not my own—that had been systematically denying patients care.
    — Elizabeth Nicholas, Vanity Fair, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of systematically
Adverb
  • His strategy at United has been all about proving that an airline can be something more.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • There was a brief spell last summer when Forest could have fielded an all-Brazilian back four and goalkeeper.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of all
Adverb
  • Milk residue left inside narrow channels and curved surfaces can create conditions where bacteria may grow if the parts are not cleaned thoroughly.
    — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The coaching staffs and veteran players all know each other thoroughly after a decade of competition between Shanahan and McVay, who are both constantly looking for an edge.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of thoroughly
Adverb
  • Terrorism wasn’t a completely foreign concept, but the notion of a hostile, coordinated attack on our soil, at that scale, seemed like something that might only happen in a Tom Clancy novel or a summer blockbuster movie.
    — Michael Silver, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the union representing 8,000 Stellantis employees said contract negotiations have completely stalled over that same plant.
    — Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of completely
Adverb
  • The opposite of the gotcha interview is the expert interview, when Chotiner lets people who know their trades inside out explain them to his devoted readership.
    — Merve Emre, The New York Review of Books, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Turn Clothing Inside Out Delicates, sweaters, and cotton T-shirts should be turned inside out to prevent pilling.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of inside out
Adverb
  • By all accounts, Jackson has fully bought into first-year Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle and that traditionally means dynamic results will follow.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • This is the song’s first award nomination and her first fully country track since the original Red era.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of fully
Adverb
  • Part memoir, part how-to guide for heated political conversations, it’s perfectly timed for what could be one of the most expensive and most polarized midterm elections in modern history.
    — Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • It's perfectly located on the eastern side of the island, close enough to walk to the restaurants and spa without a buggy, but still very private.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of perfectly

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“Through and through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through%20and%20through. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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