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
Margo is her parents’ daughter, through and through.
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Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 May 2026
Our former swing state now has become a red state through and through thanks largely to the new congressional districts which are stretched to inane proportions.
—Ann Marie Luft, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The Green Parrot is a beer joint through and through.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
That’s a young man’s song, through and through.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for through and through
Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 May 2026
Our former swing state now has become a red state through and through thanks largely to the new congressional districts which are stretched to inane proportions.
—Ann Marie Luft, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The Green Parrot is a beer joint through and through.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
That’s a young man’s song, through and through.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for through and through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for through and through
Adverb
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Looking to be quite aggressive in a football sense and always looking for the solution and what can happen instead of worrying about what the problem is.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Nothing stings quite like being steps from getting your credit card out to make a glorious purchase, and finding that your promo code isn’t working.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Adverb
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Walker opened a foundation bank account and named himself as the sole signer, then used the account to systematically shift the foundation’s funds into his personal accounts, authorities said.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Daily News,
17 June 2026
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Henao's brother, Felipe, claimed in a civil complaint filed in May 2026 that Knezevich and his lawyers had systematically drained his sister of about $6 million in equity for over a year through fraudulent transactions.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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When did living in New York become all about waiting in lines?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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From a box-score perspective, Brind’Amour’s case ranks similarly to that of Rick Tocchet, Bill Guerin and Ray Whitney, who are all unlikely to be inducted given other sure-thing candidates about to retire around the league.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Adverb
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Rinse the filters thoroughly under warm running water and replace them.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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One class in, and Hannah is thoroughly seduced both by Melanie’s flattery and by her therapyspeak approach to acting, with its talk of truth-telling and connecting to one’s body.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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Yet despite starting at the same time and place and arriving together at the same destination, the two players followed completely different paths to get there.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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However, if the screen reflects bright light or the colors are even slightly off, the creator’s intent is completely lost.—
Nam Sunwoo,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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After some discussions, the fans were asked to cover their shirts with jackets or take them off and turn them inside out.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Wash these items inside out with gentle detergent.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Adverb
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In an unusual twist, many of the songs that would eventually appear throughout the season were written before the writers’ room fully mapped out the story.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Under the partnership, Destinus will provide the missiles’ core technology while Rheinmetall will supply warheads and booster rocket motors, creating what the companies describe as a fully European deep-strike missile portfolio.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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The passage is incoherent, yet, in conflating progressive reform with arrogant blind faith, it is perfectly suited to Vance’s cynical conservatism.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
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The robust selection feels bespoke and unexpected, catering perfectly to anyone on the hunt for something truly unique.—
Alyssa Longobucco,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
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“Through and through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through%20and%20through. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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