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

Grande announced the album on Instagram, after teasing the release with photos and videos of her in the studio throughout the spring. —Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026

Naema is the protagonist whose story threads throughout the whole trilogy, even as other characters come and go. —Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026

Adverb

That first clip is Abbey at age 14, in an Autism arts program with aids and helpers throughout. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026

Creative touches have been placed throughout, so visitors will want to keep an eye out for the fairy gardens and fairy homes under various plants. —Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026