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

Yet throughout those challenges, Mayor Dinkins never questioned the importance of New York’s relationship with Israel. — Herbert Block, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026

Gilbert continued to be positive throughout his cancer battle. — Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2026

Adverb

However, Brighton got into the game and were the more threatening throughout as United continued to make errors as Charalampos Kostoulas pulled one back before half-time. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Beyond the plan’s tie to the landscape, the team also prioritized opportunities for rest throughout. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026