through and through

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Recent Examples of through and through All that is to say Muhammad is an Angeleno through and through. 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
  • Almost, but not quite spontaneously, Adam and Teddy take off in Teddy’s truck, heading north, maybe to the arctic, maybe to just get out of town for a bit.
    John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
  • Montverde won the final event, the 4×400 relay, in 3 minutes 45.5 seconds but that wasn’t quite enough.
    Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
Adverb
  • Have an interest in birding—or at least want to see what this nostalgic trend is all about?
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
  • Together, these two show us what love is all about -- partnership and finding someone who will always love you.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Adverb
  • Before launching a new product or opening a new facility, thoroughly test the market to determine demand and pricing power.
    AllBusiness, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • To stay safe, consider wearing gloves while chopping, or wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water afterward.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Adverb
  • If those conversations do happen, Dr. Brady stresses the importance of listening fully and without judgment.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 16 May 2025
  • With 13 major islands, each one offers a unique natural story, making a knowledgeable guide essential to fully experience the region.
    Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
Adverb
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Downsides: The headboard feels a little thin, the assembly instructions might not be totally accurate, and the overall design leans a lot more pared down.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
  • Skarsgard’s Murderbot is awkward in a totally different way, unsure how to deal with emotion, tortured just by having to look someone in the eye.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Adverb
  • Their bond begins to fray, and betrayal—once utterly unthinkable—now becomes all too possible. Sacker Entertainment Law is handling business affairs, production legal and finance legal for Paper Tiger.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 9 May 2025
  • After playing just one division foe over the first six weeks of the season — a three-game sweep of the utterly helpless Colorado Rockies last month — the Dodgers are finally getting into the meat of their division schedule.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025

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“Through and through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through%20and%20through. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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