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

Teams typically cycle through Exhibit 10 players throughout training camp. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026

See the list of winners below (bolded), which will be updated throughout the night. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2026

Adverb

That man stayed ready throughout, and was always in his suit and tie and took it very seriously—but also kept some levity in the back of it. — Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

Scattered colorful gems add pops of sparkle throughout, creating a lively finish that still lets the gradient peek through. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026