through and through

adverb

: in every way : thoroughly

Examples of through and through in a Sentence

I know him through and through, and he would never do such a cowardly thing. those UFO claims were examined through and through and were found to be completely bogus
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Jennifer Lawrence is a three-stripe girlie through and through. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025 The show is a collaboration through and through, incorporating signature elements of both mega-creators to create something new. Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 But is Printemps New York a luxury store, through and through? David Moin, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025 Where Buss was a California girl through and through, partial to denim and leather jackets, Isla is polished to the nines every single day—think suits, heels, and a perfect beat. Sam Reed, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for through and through

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of through and through was in the 14th century

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“Through and through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/through%20and%20through. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.

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