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
All that is to say Muhammad is an Angeleno through and through.
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Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
My uncle was a progressive, through and through, and a feminist at heart.
—Amber Tamblyn, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2025
Kummer, Tabor says, is a yacht broker through and through.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Phillips is a one technique through and through and likely doesn’t have as much versatility to play both positions down the line, like Farmer, Collins and Williams could all possess.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
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Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
My uncle was a progressive, through and through, and a feminist at heart.
—Amber Tamblyn, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2025
Kummer, Tabor says, is a yacht broker through and through.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Phillips is a one technique through and through and likely doesn’t have as much versatility to play both positions down the line, like Farmer, Collins and Williams could all possess.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for through and through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for through and through
Adverb
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When asked about it in his pre-match press conference, Silva, quite fairly, dismissed its relevance in strong terms.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Now nobody’s quite sure if a Windows 12 will be announced later this year, giving users another option before the curtain comes down on Windows 10.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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There were four children: a girl and three boys – all about the same age as the Salarno sisters.—
Erin Moriarty, Liza Finley,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and Alaska Air have all pulled their financial guidance for the year because of swirling uncertainty.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
Adverb
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Rinse thoroughly with warm water to remove any residue.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Start by thoroughly vacuuming the headboard to remove dirt, dust, and hair from the surface.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
Adverb
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The finish paint and the primer can chemically bond to one another, since the primer has yet to fully cure.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
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The chairs fully recline and can be locked in an upright or laid back position, ensuring safety and stability.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Adverb
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Not everything landed perfectly, with the writing of many of the live bits feeling like the staff are just going through the motions, but Brunson’s ability to commit to each role and work seamlessly off the cast more than made up for it.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
4 May 2025
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With the future of the show uncertain, the cast and crew shot the episode with a conclusion that wraps up the series perfectly.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
Adverb
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What if programming staff began to turn their work inside out, transforming underused grounds into multiform outdoor spaces for performance by the region’s artists?—
Eric Crosby,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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To make your clothes last longer, wash them less frequently, use cold water, wash inside out, air dry and store them properly.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Whereas other toddlers might listen for a spell and then peel away to do something more interesting, like chase a passing dog or stare at an iPad, Julian could focus for an hour straight, totally mesmerized.—
Ashlea Halpern,
AFAR Media,
30 Apr. 2025
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The film’s slim thread to recognizable reality is Kendrick’s Stephanie, who always looks like someone who would nervously pill a dinner roll while pretending to be totally absorbed in the table conversation.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Because many nursing sessions end with the baby fast asleep (and the parent utterly exhausted), these pillows have taken on double duty as a napping spot for babies.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 Apr. 2025
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On a broader avenue, people stood on the sidewalks, cheering and mourning and taking pictures with their smartphones—thousands of real-time, utterly personal interpretations of the Pope’s final symbolic journey.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Through and through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through%20and%20through. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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