Synonyms of throughout

throughout 1 of 2

preposition

thrü-ˈau̇t 

1

as in around

in random positions within the boundaries of

saw red-tailed hawks throughout the game preserve

Synonyms & Similar Words

• around
• across
• over
• on
• about
• through
• round

2

as in during

in the course of

the actress revealed that she has struggled with depression throughout her adult life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• during
• by
• amidst
• over
• amid
• through
• pending

throughout

2 of 2

adverb

1

as in through

from beginning to end

while some fans deserted the singer during her troubled years, others remained loyal throughout

Synonyms & Similar Words

• through
• around
• over
• round

2

as in everywhere

in every place or in all places

a cake studded throughout with raisins

Synonyms & Similar Words

• everywhere
• in every corner
• far and near
• on all hands
• all over the place
• on every hand
• in every quarter
• high and low
• far and wide
• all over the map
• all over
• everyplace
• every which way
• right and left

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nowhere

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of throughout

Preposition

Areas such as California, the Great Basin, and the northern Rockies are projected to face above-normal fire potential throughout the summer months, further straining firefighting resources and endangering communities. —Doyle Rice, USA Today, 28 June 2025

The speeches President Andrews delivers throughout the novel -- many of them written in full -- read like pure Clinton. —Arkansas Online, 28 June 2025

Adverb

This gives the cookies nice ribbons of chocolate throughout. Don't skimp on a sprinkle of sea salt on top. —Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2025

Though the majority of the home fans were squarely in the San Francisco camp, Washington sixes received robust cheers as well, and the atmosphere was spirited throughout. —Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 13 June 2025