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
Dina absolutely knows Ellie through and through and knows the shift in Ellie’s eyes or in her body language that would indicate a potential outburst.
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Abigail Lee, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
Travis Kelce is Team Taylor Swift through and through.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2025
Duchess Meghan is a businesswoman through and through, but motherhood remains the No. 1 job.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Haliburton is a pass-first guard through and through.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Abigail Lee, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
Travis Kelce is Team Taylor Swift through and through.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2025
Duchess Meghan is a businesswoman through and through, but motherhood remains the No. 1 job.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Haliburton is a pass-first guard through and through.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for through and through
Adverb
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Quartz’s Catherine Baab has more on the art of not quite dealing.—
Quartz Staff,
Quartz,
3 June 2025
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Though the two shows are quite distinct, Wilford, who is curating her final show for MoCA after moving to the Memphis Art Museum in January, hopes viewers will be able to envelop themselves in each.—
DOUGLAS MARKOWITZ,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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They’ve all been discarded and underestimated, and all of them are capable of much more than the dead-end job to which they’ve been assigned.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
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Steve Zahn co-wrote the film about a father and daughter attempting to repair their relationship amid a tragedy, all while also preparing for the Young Miss Southeast Regional Dance Finals.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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Any actions should be considered thoroughly, alongside a broad coalition of state insurance regulators, industry, and other stakeholders ready to work with federal policymakers.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Apply an ample amount of shampoo and work it in thoroughly.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 May 2025
Adverb
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Quanta has invested $15 million in renovating the complex and creating extra stages and plans to have a total of 15 fully operational studios in Polo Rio by March 2026.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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Colorectal cancer can take years to fully blossom, so the idea is that when these processes take hold in early childhood, cancer manifests at a younger and younger age.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
Adverb
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This perfectly encapsulates the story behind the scent, which is the master perfume’s childhood.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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There’s something so photo-realistic about it— think biting into a perfectly ripe plum.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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The lure of Bayern is that Wirtz knows the Bundesliga inside out and if anything, joining a more dominant force will make his life easier.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Remove any surface dirt, empty the pockets, close zippers to prevent snags, and turn the jacket inside out to protect the outer fabric.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2025
Adverb
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Officially, the merger review process and the Trump lawsuit are totally separate matters.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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On the other hand, Indian tech companies should start diversifying their clientele base instead of relying totally on the U.S. market.—
Paresh Sagar,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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Carey: There is just something about watching a midfield technician utterly control the tempo of a game.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The 24-time grand slam winner was utterly dominant throughout, facing just one break point all game.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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“Through and through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through%20and%20through. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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