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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
  • Creative director Dan Hay's (known for his work on the modern Far Cry games) teased a game that's quite different from what's shown in the first CG trailer above.
    — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • How to Use Coriander as a Spice Although cilantro and coriander come from the same plant, their flavors—and kitchen uses—are quite different.
    — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of quite
Adverb
  • Under appropriate oversight, ambient AI is not systematically unsafe.
    — Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Before fighting, a commander should systematically compare his circumstances with those of the enemy, assessing such factors as leadership, discipline, terrain, and military strength.
    — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 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
  • With respect to Cunha — who has thoroughly impressed while playing all four of Glasner’s games so far — some might have viewed his Forest team-mates Igor Jesus or Murillo as more likely to be included in Ancelotti’s latest squad.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Wright recommends shampooing twice before a blowout to thoroughly remove oil and product buildup, followed by a lightweight conditioner.
    — Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 11 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
  • In some ways Bartlow mirrors the choice of some fine dining chefs in Spain to trade perfectly plated still lifes for deep, homey flavors that cover every inch of the table.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Why do some humorous attempts land perfectly while others fail?
    — Norbert Schwarz, Harvard Business Review, 14 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 16 Sep. 2026.

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