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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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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
And although Ina is a New Yorker through and through, many of her most popular dishes are decidedly Southern.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
My dad is a second recall Marine, and my uncles and some of my friends are military men through and through.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 17 Nov. 2024
Greyhound is a Dad Movie through and through, but who better to lead on this journey than America’s Beloved Father Figure?
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
This is a Hall of Fame-worthy publication through and through.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
My dad is a second recall Marine, and my uncles and some of my friends are military men through and through.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 17 Nov. 2024
Greyhound is a Dad Movie through and through, but who better to lead on this journey than America’s Beloved Father Figure?
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
This is a Hall of Fame-worthy publication through and through.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for through and through
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My only quibble: unlike Part 1, Part 2 actually deviates quite substantially from the source material, particularly with regard to the fates of Constance and Milady.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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While this one won't be quite as many expect, there is still a lot being added and changed in the next few days.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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These elaborate gingerbread houses, many life-sized, are extraordinary creations, a true fusion of pastry, art, carpentry, and architecture, all under the supervision of the resident pastry chef.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Prior to the case confirmed in the Louisiana patient, cases had been mild and patients had all recovered after receiving antiviral medication, according to the CDC and state health officials.Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Ordered thematically and chronologically, with historical ephemera accompanying artworks, the exhibition thoroughly articulates the narrative of a unique figure who nonetheless exemplified the aspirations and contradictions common to his time.Red Cameron, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
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Carefully wash fruits and vegetables and cook oysters and other shellfish thoroughly.Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
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Some provide a combination of meal kits and fully prepared dishes that don’t require any meal prep.Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 3 Jan. 2025
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For example, a customer inquiry that starts with an RCS message could escalate to a voice call, with the agent fully informed of the prior exchange, eliminating the need for customers to repeat themselves.Nick Newsom, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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His expertise and resources, combined with Landry’s discipline, systems, and processes, perfectly balanced the creativity that Catch was born from.Caroline Tell, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Combining his own sensibilities with those of Góngora, the result falls perfectly somewhere in the middle.Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
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Reine Fleur, via Facebook My single socks returned—inside out.WIRED Readers, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
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Washing clothes inside out also helps to eliminate body soil build up, leaving fabrics cleaner and smelling fresher.Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024
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Related Video Off the Cuff: Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short Talk Favorite Roles, Worst Auditions, and ‘Demure Autumn’ That said, Saturnalia wasn’t totally innocent.Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
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To us, as individuals who frequently whip up 12-clove Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry and don’t bat an eye about adding about 48 cloves to our homemade Chili Crisp, Ina Garten’s viral Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic recipe seems totally reasonable.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2024
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Indiana trailed Notre Dame by a score of 17-3 in an utterly dominant first half from the Fighting Irish.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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The vocals — which are, of course, rich and operatic and often jaw-dropping — feel utterly seamless with Rose’s way of expressing herself.Kathryn Vandervalk, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Through and through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through%20and%20through. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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