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

In the 1860s, Brazil and Cuba both had legalized slavery, and slavery was practiced throughout West Africa in more or less formal or informal forms as well. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

Between two championship matches and a Casino Gauntlet match, there were major stakes throughout the night that could shape AEW's summer of 2026. — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Adverb

The two-bedroom, two-bath home, which shares the grounds with the historic main house, is a short walk to Santa Fe plaza and features vaulted ceilings, a gas fireplace, one-of-a-kind antiques, and art throughout. — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 29 June 2026

Orchard fruit remains dominant throughout, but enough whiskey influence develops to keep things (mostly) grounded in somewhat familiar territory. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026