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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
Fred’s an entrepreneur through and through, and he’s given me great advice and mentorship through our journey.
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Jane Thier, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2024
America’s breeziest sweetheart, through and through.
—Brett Evans, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
Ross is an academic through and through and knows an astonishing amount about the history and functionality of zippers.
—Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 17 Oct. 2024
But to be an activist through and through is to swim single-mindedly against the current of common wisdom.
—Hazlitt, 4 Sep. 2024
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Jane Thier, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2024
America’s breeziest sweetheart, through and through.
—Brett Evans, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
Ross is an academic through and through and knows an astonishing amount about the history and functionality of zippers.
—Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 17 Oct. 2024
But to be an activist through and through is to swim single-mindedly against the current of common wisdom.
—Hazlitt, 4 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for through and through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for through and through
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Every team in the league is going to aggressively pursue the young flamethrower, so acquiring him may be quite tough.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Now, my view is quite different literally, physically, mentally, and emotionally.Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 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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But they were thoroughly dominated Sunday afternoon.Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Notice that all these recipes—the Veronese, the Venetian, the Mantuan, and so forth—are thoroughly grounded in the what and the where.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Because the tax credits are defined by law, Congress would have to act to fully remove them, and the auto industry is already lobbying to try to defend them.Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
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Only about 20% of those people were incarcerated, and the majority had fully completed their sentences.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Red velvet is perfectly acceptable for Christmas, too.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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Verdugo would slot in perfectly for the Pirates in left field while pushing Bryan Reynolds to right field.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 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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In four of the last five presidential elections (and five of the past seven), the electorate has not only turned out the party in power but exchanged the sitting president for someone almost totally opposite from his predecessor.Bruce J. Schulman / Made by History, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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Katie Holmes once again proved that bag ladies are totally stylish.Clara McMahon, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Prior to this past summer, its host was an utterly anonymous Gen Z woman named Haliey Welch, a factory worker from Belfast, Tennessee.Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
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In response to the utterly baffling discussion as to whether people should be allowed to sing along with Wicked in theaters (absolutely not), Universal is rolling out a bunch of screenings specifically for the folks who fancy themselves background vocalists.Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 10 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 22 Dec. 2024.
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