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
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Arnold Schwarzenegger is a Los Angeleno through and through.
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Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Still, Charlene is an Adams creature through and through.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
The funnel cake takes up the entire plate, and while some cakes taper off at the edges, this one is properly thick through and through.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
Genshin Impact Genshin Impact may look like Breath of the Wild, but make no mistake - this is a gacha game through and through.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Still, Charlene is an Adams creature through and through.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
The funnel cake takes up the entire plate, and while some cakes taper off at the edges, this one is properly thick through and through.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
Genshin Impact Genshin Impact may look like Breath of the Wild, but make no mistake - this is a gacha game through and through.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for through and through
Adverb
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Even if your skin is quite resilient, the best body washes for sensitive skin can benefit all skin types for their soothing, usually minimalist formulations.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2025
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The landscape of the women’s game, though getting more crowded with real contenders, is not quite there yet.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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In the meantime, guests can see the manatees at The Seas with Nemo and Friends and learn all about the species and how to help protect them.—
Eve Chen,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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From pandemics to global politics, from chance meetings that lead to a sale to near misses that lead to lost opportunities — the luck factors, good or bad, are all around.—
JJ Rosen,
The Tennessean,
10 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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After planting, water thoroughly and thereafter only when the surface soil starts to dry.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
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Perretta said the district will take time to thoroughly review the recommendations and analyze their financial impact, and that the district remains committed to bargaining in good faith.—
Ikram Mohamed,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to the ship's mobility, the captain can adjust the location for clear skies, ensuring an unparalleled viewing experience as the moon fully obscures the sun.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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The cabinet is now charged with drafting a policy statement - a broad outline of the upcoming government’s approach and priorities - and will then need a vote of confidence from Lebanon’s parliament to be fully empowered.—
Reuters,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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For those unfamiliar with the Richard Linklater trilogy, the characters end up playing out their star signs perfectly: Scorpio (Jesse) is loyal to a fault, intensely romantic, dramatic, and even obsessive.—
Erika W. Smith,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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What’s at stake in individual moments is perfectly clear.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Turning them inside out can protect them from dye transfer and shield them from rougher items, such as buttons and zippers, on other clothes.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2025
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How to Wash a Silk Pillowcase by Hand Start by flipping your pillowcase inside out.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Imagine what your countertops would like like totally free of cords, appliances, and clutter.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Yet unlike last year, which was a triumphal progress for Oppenheimer, no movie totally dominated the ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall.—
Sarah Crompton,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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Rudolph’s approach to the novel is audacious and his direction both utterly distinctive and appropriate to the freewheeling material of the book.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2025
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Each plays madness utterly convincingly, with as many notes on the emotional scale as their A-list brethren.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Through and through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through%20and%20through. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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