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
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, 1 Feb. 2025
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Arnold Schwarzenegger is a Los Angeleno through and through.
—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
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
Arnold Schwarzenegger is a Los Angeleno through and through.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for through and through
Adverb
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Eric was also quite magnetic, especially with women, which was always a bit mysterious.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Connor has done a fantastic adaptation, which is quite unique from the screenplay.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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They’ve all been recently renovated to optimize comfort without sacrificing style.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2025
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Users can track token prices, view trading histories, and manage their portfolios all from a single dashboard.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Begin by thoroughly examining your current market position.—
B.D. Dalton,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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To be effective in suppressing stump sprouting, the entire stump, particularly the bark and exposed roots, must be thoroughly sprayed.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Essentially, this approach encourages leaders to recognize choices, understand their origins, and own them fully.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Whisk all ingredients together until fully combined.—
Peter Burke,
Fox News,
20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The form-fitting gown also featured a train that paired perfectly with the upper portion.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
23 Feb. 2025
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Members can choose up to 10 departure airports, allowing maximum flexibility and personalized notifications that perfectly fit their travel needs.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
23 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Two people who know each other’s tennis inside out should make a good partnership, and two people who know elite tennis inside out should be capable of great things over hijinks.—
Ben Burrows,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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Now, red underwear for New Year’s Eve is a common ritual; they are often worn inside out and put on the right way after midnight, or thrown out entirely after midnight, signaling a fresh start mentality for the year ahead.—
Gia Yetikyel,
Vogue,
21 Dec. 2024
Adverb
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Measles is highly contagious in a totally unprotected group.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2025
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And admit it: This jump scare totally scared the bejeezus out of you, right?—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Whereas red carpet hosts are typically in classic gowns or suits that don’t detract from the stars, Jiwa’s willingness to turn heads and go for it is utterly refreshing.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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What our anonymous voters said … … About Bad Boys: Unlike the fight sequences of 2025, this year utterly lacked for good gun combat.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
27 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 5 Mar. 2025.
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