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
See All Example Sentences for through and through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for through and through
Adverb
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In addition, and quite importantly, the interactive nature of generative AI makes a huge difference too.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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While the former first-round pick of the Buffalo Bills hasn’t quite found his footing in the league just yet, the early returns have been positive enough to give the coaching staff more confidence in a depleted cornerback room at the moment.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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Hemsworth was the first name confirmed during the infamous Doomsday chair cast reveal, and now that has all led to the idea that the strongest Avenger may die during the events of that film.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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When the Lakers won the championship in 2020, Alex Caruso, Dwight Howard and Kyle Kuzma were all on bargain deals.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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So when the lawyer suggested Forrest had been the initial aggressor, his old bandmate was thoroughly pissed.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2025
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At his age, Jones thoroughly believes exercise is essential to living a full, healthy life — not just physically, but mentally.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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Champion said search teams had looked through the area before but couldn't fully investigate because of the high water.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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The resort is perfectly located for guests to take full advantage of the region’s famed outdoor adventures—hiking trails, mountain biking routes, world-class fly fishing, and premier skiing at nearby Bridger Bowl, Yellowstone National Park, and the Yellowstone River.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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Really, all Morgan Plus 8s are much the same, and promise a perfectly delightful driving experience, offering the most traditional British roadster traits in a car that can easily keep up in modern traffic.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
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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The confusion stems from language the White House used in the directive that will totally or partially suspend entry into the United States and the issuance of immigrant and non-immigrant visas to nationals of the 19 countries.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
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 11 Jun. 2025.
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