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

Drinkwitz emphasized development throughout the season as one key reason for game-by-game improvement. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026

Rasmussen has had success against the AL East rival Yankees throughout his career. — Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

Adverb

That man stayed ready throughout, and was always in his suit and tie and took it very seriously—but also kept some levity in the back of it. — Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

Scattered colorful gems add pops of sparkle throughout, creating a lively finish that still lets the gradient peek through. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026