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
That’s a young man’s song, through and through.
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Peter Larsen, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
Shields is a New Yorker through and through.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
The Top Five A nose tackle, through and through.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
Shelley is a publisher through and through.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
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Peter Larsen, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
Shields is a New Yorker through and through.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
The Top Five A nose tackle, through and through.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
Shelley is a publisher through and through.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for through and through
Adverb
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However, xGC estimates that even with Lionel Messi, their roster doesn’t quite contain the same threat as teams like France and Spain.—
Ethan Douglas,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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There's nothing quite like growing a classic apple tree (Malus domestica) in your garden.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
Adverb
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Rather than relying solely on manual workflows, modern platforms use automation to systematically explore potential attack paths, test common exploitation techniques, and identify reachable weaknesses across complex environments.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Certain parts are engineered to be systematically replaced during routine maintenance, which lowers initial manufacturing constraints and reduces long-term operational overhead.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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If paintings were like unedited photographs in the all-seeing eye of God—a record of human attitudes toward, and treatment of, the dog’s ubiquitous presence in life—then reality might explain why there are so many of them in art.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Elegant, refined, and spacious for its prime location, Portrait Firenze's 37 rooms and suites are all dressed with neutral tones, shiny surfaces, and large polished mirrors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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Renwick’s belief that athleticwear designers were for too long a time absorbed in making men’s lives easier — and efforts to reverse this pattern by turning its gaze towards women — completely revolutionized the industry, which is why the brand is a no-brainer addition to this article.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Healey, a former two-term attorney general, is completely disregarding public safety by her reckless rhetoric and actions – all to win another election.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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To all appearances, so many years later, this was a mechanism that had been thoroughly tested and that worked perfectly well.—
Andrea Bajani,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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That smell might be coming from chemical disinfectants used on tanks that are rarely cleaned thoroughly.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
Adverb
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The book is a poetry collection structured in three acts with seven players, each assigned a color of the rainbow and an apparition’s name, each of whom needs an audience to fully exist.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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But critics questioned if the arrangement fully addressed the core national security concerns that motivated the TikTok ban legislation in the first place because ByteDance was set to retain control of some of the US app’s operations.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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Zaya's adorable smile might just be her best accessory in this green and pink tuxedo inspired look that was perfectly coordinated with Union and Dwyane at the Better Brothers Los Angeles Truth Awards in March 2020.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Best Women’s Clothing Deals My favorite part of traveling, besides the destination itself, is curating the ultimate travel wardrobe that perfectly matches the vibe of the trip.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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The trick is to first cut the worm in two and turn the halves inside out.—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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The concierge knows Oslo inside out, and can direct you to the latest art-studio spaces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Through and through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through%20and%20through. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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