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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for through and through
Adverb
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However, xGC estimates that even with Lionel Messi, their roster doesn’t quite contain the same threat as teams like France and Spain.—
Ethan Douglas,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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There's nothing quite like growing a classic apple tree (Malus domestica) in your garden.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
Adverb
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New York City is systematically erasing its public seating.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2026
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Such claims have been systematically refuted by evidence submitted to Norfolk Superior Court.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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If paintings were like unedited photographs in the all-seeing eye of God—a record of human attitudes toward, and treatment of, the dog’s ubiquitous presence in life—then reality might explain why there are so many of them in art.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Elegant, refined, and spacious for its prime location, Portrait Firenze's 37 rooms and suites are all dressed with neutral tones, shiny surfaces, and large polished mirrors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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To all appearances, so many years later, this was a mechanism that had been thoroughly tested and that worked perfectly well.—
Andrea Bajani,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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That smell might be coming from chemical disinfectants used on tanks that are rarely cleaned thoroughly.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
Adverb
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Authorities will not be able to begin their investigation into the cause of the fire until it is completely extinguished, Heefner said.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Two, any fears of Kansas City being unable to handle a World Cup are completely wrong.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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The new architecture turns that logic inside out.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Discover the benefits of washing jeans inside out and learn the best practices for maintaining their color and quality.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
6 June 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
Adverb
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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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“Through and through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through%20and%20through. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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