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

The reality is, alongside our favorite tales from the Mother Road, darker moments in history also echo throughout the 2,448-mile stretch. —Jasmine Desiree, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026

Indeed, surrealist design motifs abound throughout this top-floor jewel box, which is home to a collector couple and their many artworks. —Fanny Guénon Des Mesnards, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2026

Adverb

Caffeine works best at shift start rather than throughout, and cutting it off four to six hours before sleep keeps it from interfering with rest. —Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026

There was also opponent-relative verbiage sprinkled throughout as the schedule was being announced. —Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 15 May 2026