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
• amidst
• over
• amid
• through
• 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
• on every hand
• in every quarter
• high and low
• far and wide
• all over the map
• all over
• everyplace
• every which way
• right and left

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nowhere

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of throughout

Preposition

Following the chant, the pope offered a brief series of remarks that touched on tragedies throughout the world but also causes for celebration. —Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2025

The center says that apart from the San Francisco sighting, these crabs were also found in Baltimore in 2005 and throughout the Mid-Atlantic between 2005 and 2014. —Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025

Adverb

But scattered throughout are also video monitors featuring friendly experts who teach the basics of various dance styles. —Yuvraj Khanna, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025

Behind the scenes, Rantanen has been the total pro throughout, not letting his offensive struggles affect his presence around the team or his attitude, Peter DeBoer said postgame Monday night. —Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025