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
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.
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Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Jennifer Lawrence is a three-stripe girlie through and through.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
The show is a collaboration through and through, incorporating signature elements of both mega-creators to create something new.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
But is Printemps New York a luxury store, through and through?
—David Moin, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for through and through
Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Jennifer Lawrence is a three-stripe girlie through and through.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
The show is a collaboration through and through, incorporating signature elements of both mega-creators to create something new.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
But is Printemps New York a luxury store, through and through?
—David Moin, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for through and through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for through and through
Adverb
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So there’s a mutual agreement between the two, or mutual benefits, that are quite tolerable—or even pleasurable.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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The bowls are quite deep and narrow and aren’t super easy for cats to reach, which could cause whisker fatigue.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
14 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Or, as Dries put it, was all about paying attention.—
Brett Braley,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2025
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If Ward, Sanders, and Dart are all off the board when the Steelers come up, the team could get desperate.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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As such, while some are believed to be hollow, many dinosaur bones haven’t been examined thoroughly enough to prove for sure that the cavities inside vertebrae are somehow connected to the lungs.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
19 Apr. 2025
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Leave the mask on for up to 10 minutes and then rinse thoroughly.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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American Oversight originally filed its lawsuit over the use of Signal last month and secured an order requiring the Trump administration to preserve the messages; however, in the weeks since Judge James Boasberg issued his order, multiple Cabinet-levels have been unable to fully save the messages.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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The offer was conditioned on Sexton being fully vaccinated.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Robinson’s brand of middle-class psycho surrealism works perfectly in bite-size sketch-comedy doses.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
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The popular style is all about big and chunky belts, so this set of three woven ones fits the bill perfectly.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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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
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If your hoodie can be thrown in the washing machine, turn it inside out before washing it to protect the outer fabric and any decals.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Then, Brooker began thinking about tossing someone totally wrong into a James Bond film.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Remember, Tax Exempt Status is totally contingent on acting in the PUBLIC INTEREST!—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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There can be benefits, especially for people who know how to harness it: Becoming utterly immersed in something often stimulates an incredible amount of passion, creativity, and learning.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
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The 2010 La Questa Cabernet was also utterly amazing, showing worn leather, licorice, baker’s chocolate and a hint of amaro.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
13 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 30 Apr. 2025.
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