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

Indianapolis, which struggled mightily on offense throughout the day, managed just one touchdown on 24 plays from about the 15-yard line and in. —James Boyd, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025

Additionally, the greater surface area on the roof, walls, windows, etc. can lead to more heat gain throughout the day, which will require the AC to work even harder to cool down the house. —Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025

Adverb

With a mysterious monster on the loose in season 1, there are a lot of jump scares throughout, as well as plenty of gore and several murders. —Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025

Despite being a mountain course, Ambush’s routing will lend it to be walkable, with close green-to-tee transitions throughout. —Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025