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

As an Argentinian Canadian and native of Montreal who grew up speaking French, Gourd-Mercado is well situated not only to connect with Canada’s Francophone community, but with documentary makers throughout the Americas as well. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026

Afternoon high temperatures throughout the week are expected to be in the high 70s and overnight lows remain in the low 50s. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026

Adverb

The home features wood floors and a sunken living room anchored by a stone fireplace, and Kislin’s designs are integrated throughout. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 23 Aug. 2026

Though the Liberty controlled the game throughout, the Fever were a pesky mosquito refusing to go away. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026