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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of through and through
But deep down, the California native was a character actor through and through.
—
Chris Nashawaty, Vanity Fair, 16 Feb. 2026
But Nus is a bad guy through and through.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Margot Robbie’s husband has been with her through and through.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 12 Feb. 2026
Ella Langley is a country girl through and through.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for through and through
Chris Nashawaty, Vanity Fair, 16 Feb. 2026
But Nus is a bad guy through and through.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Margot Robbie’s husband has been with her through and through.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 12 Feb. 2026
Ella Langley is a country girl through and through.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for through and through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for through and through
Adverb
-
The service Despite the fact that the resort is, quite literally, removed from direct access to any major city, no special request seems too unrealistic or unreasonable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
-
On the offensive line, five-star offensive tackle Keenyi Pepe — at 6-foot-7, 330 pounds — already looks quite capable of contributing on a Big Ten front.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
Adverb
-
That powder-keg moment quickly spread nationwide, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with a regime that has systematically devastated the country while clinging to its rigid ideology.—
Lily Moayeri,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2026
-
Corporate acquirers are scanning the continent more systematically.—
Maurizio Caio,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Adverb
-
Still, a 12-person jury was selected Monday, and opening arguments went ahead in the Manhattan federal courthouse Tuesday morning, amid lingering questions about whether it could all be upended by a last-minute deal.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Mar. 2026
-
Their wonky New Orleans bounce ideas, their mellow Jersey club hits, hell, even the gleeful beatjacking across their mixtapes, are all so thrilling and open to possibility compared to the practically conservative rage rap on wonderful.—
Mano Sundaresan,
Pitchfork,
3 Mar. 2026
Adverb
-
Throw it on for dinner, layer it over your airport outfit, or belt it over a dress for a completely different silhouette.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
-
Just to the left of Trouvelot lies another large basin that appears even older and more heavily eroded, with its rim almost completely worn away.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
-
Then dry thoroughly with a clean cloth.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
-
One of the ways to reduce the risk of Salmonella from eggs is to make sure they’re heated thoroughly.—
Eleesha Lockett,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
-
Several Persian Gulf nations have already reduced or fully shut down oil and natural gas production out of fear of an attack by Iran’s drone or missile arsenal.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
-
With a total investment of $520 million, the fully operational station is expected to generate 792 million kWh of electricity annually, that is enough to power around 600,000 households.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
-
The sides and top of the bag are brown leather, which adds just enough contrast to pop against your outfit, and perfectly complements the bag’s gold chain and zipper.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
-
Prior to Wednesday’s game, Torey seemed to explain the feelings of the moment perfectly.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
-
They were turned inside out, and the underwear were still attached to them.—
Lauren A. White,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
-
Take the top and bottom right corners, flip them inside out, and tuck them into the top and bottom left corners.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Through and through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through%20and%20through. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
