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

Estrogen receptors are widely distributed throughout the brain, and estrogen plays a role in systems involved in attention, memory and mood. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 19 Aug. 2026

Both of those networks have Friday Big 12 games throughout the season. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Adverb

If an essay is built around specific, vivid details and honest reflection throughout, the reader should already understand what the experience meant to the student well before the final paragraph. — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Andrés Tambornino’s rhythmic editing pulls together the disparate kinds of stock and material, helping to create a strong sense of forward momentum throughout. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026