1
as in quite
to a full extent or degree
I know him through and through, and he would never do such a cowardly thing
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2
as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
those UFO claims were examined through and through and were found to be completely bogus
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Recent Examples of through and through
The look, in fact, was Melania Trump through and through—severe and demure.
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José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025
But over the past five seasons, Lower Decks has proven to be Star Trek through and through—just animated and also funny.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Sheppard, meanwhile, has the background of a former player and is a Campbell guy through and through.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Wendy was not just beautiful on the outside, but was a truly amazing woman through and through.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2025
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José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025
But over the past five seasons, Lower Decks has proven to be Star Trek through and through—just animated and also funny.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Sheppard, meanwhile, has the background of a former player and is a Campbell guy through and through.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Wendy was not just beautiful on the outside, but was a truly amazing woman through and through.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for through and through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for through and through
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There are few experiences that encapsulate the magic of New York City quite like seeing a Broadway show.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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None have made a splash quite like The Devonshire, a Georgian-era Soho boozer that publican Oisín Rogers, Charlie Carroll, and chef Ashley Palmer-Watts have transformed into one of the hottest tickets in town.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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This is the first time a full season of your show will be dropped all at once.—
Michael Ausiello,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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But at the mention of Wade, the mood in the room immediately shifted; all around me, eyebrows raised.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Allow the product to sit for up to 20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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The solution is to test AI agents thoroughly to identify any inefficacies.—
Theo Schnitfink,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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In March 2023, Koster announced that tourists would be banned from riding motorcycles following a series of accidents and traffic violations, but it was never fully implemented—however, Koster plans to bring the policy back to rental businesses’ dismay.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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Again, the exact mechanism of the pain relief caused by placebos is not fully understood.—
Paul Hsieh,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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His perfectly legal torpedo bats have barrels closer to the handle and have appeared in the hands of current Yankees Anthony Volpe, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Austin Wells, Paul Goldschmidt and Cody Bellinger.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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The Golden Hour features Brother’s Bond Regenerative Grain, yuzu, and honey—a perfectly balanced blend of bright citrus and smooth sweetness.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Flagg found his rhythm by working inside out, first converting a pair of tough layups around the basket before knocking down his second 3-pointer of the night, assisted by Sion James.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
28 Mar. 2025
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As the sort of spouse who cooks and cleans like a 1950s housewife, Nancy knows their home inside out.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The doughnut shop's yearly chocolate celebration saw the return of Hershey's Classic Chocolate Doughnut — and three totally new special doughnuts.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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One of the Lonely Island's raunchiest songs aired uncensored on Saturday Night Live — which totally surprised the members of the group.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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There can be lots of falsehoods that the AI assumes to be utterly true.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Though Blue had dismissed Dave utterly, his words had apparently resonated.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Through and through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through%20and%20through. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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