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

What did the Democrats do wrong to kind of lose ground here in Iowa -- not just in Iowa but throughout the heartland? — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

After not fumbling all year and not committing a turnover throughout the month of October, Young got strip-sacked in the second quarter and Tampa Bay returned it for a touchdown. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026

Adverb

Human oversight was integral throughout, both to validate the computational approach and to guide deeper qualitative analysis. — Justin Chen, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026

During testing, Bluetooth pairing was quick and reliable, and the interface remained responsive throughout. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026