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
• over
• through
• amid
• 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
• high and low
• far and wide
• all over
• everyplace
• every which way
• right and left

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nowhere

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of throughout

Preposition

Thin horizontal lines woven throughout the fabric echo the markings of a soccer pitch, while the jersey’s pale blue base recalls the expansive skies that appear throughout Magritte’s paintings. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026

The restaurant’s interior features custom murals celebrating traditions, people and landscapes throughout Mexico. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

Adverb

The technique targets fluid movement just under the skin rather than the muscle layer, which is why pressure stays deliberately light throughout. — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026

Both of its pools have chair lifts, and there is Braille signage throughout. — Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026