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

Brown was a standout track athlete throughout high school, winning back-to-back Tennessee state titles in the 100- and 200-meter dashes. —Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026

Have you guys been in touch throughout the years? —Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026

Adverb

Clean In Sections Chemicals are involved in this process, so care and time should be taken throughout. —Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026

But on a night on which psychodrama only ever felt one mistake away, the mood just about held throughout. —Jack Lang, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026