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
Phillips is a one technique through and through and likely doesn’t have as much versatility to play both positions down the line, like Farmer, Collins and Williams could all possess.
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Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Jennifer Lawrence is a three-stripe girlie through and through.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
The show is a collaboration through and through, incorporating signature elements of both mega-creators to create something new.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
But is Printemps New York a luxury store, through and through?
—David Moin, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for through and through
Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Jennifer Lawrence is a three-stripe girlie through and through.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
The show is a collaboration through and through, incorporating signature elements of both mega-creators to create something new.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
But is Printemps New York a luxury store, through and through?
—David Moin, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for through and through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for through and through
Adverb
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When asked about it in his pre-match press conference, Silva, quite fairly, dismissed its relevance in strong terms.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The hidden joke of their routines — what even a lot of the long-haired druggie types in the audience didn’t quite get — is that the counterculture was over.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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If Ward, Sanders, and Dart are all off the board when the Steelers come up, the team could get desperate.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Or, as Dries put it, was all about paying attention.—
Brett Braley,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Rinse thoroughly with warm water to remove any residue.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Start by thoroughly vacuuming the headboard to remove dirt, dust, and hair from the surface.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
Adverb
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The seats feature fully lie-flat beds and closing doors.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The finish paint and the primer can chemically bond to one another, since the primer has yet to fully cure.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
Adverb
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Bone collectors will even chew a piece down to fit perfectly amid the other remains.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
24 Apr. 2025
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The popular style is all about big and chunky belts, so this set of three woven ones fits the bill perfectly.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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To make your clothes last longer, wash them less frequently, use cold water, wash inside out, air dry and store them properly.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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If your hoodie can be thrown in the washing machine, turn it inside out before washing it to protect the outer fabric and any decals.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Whereas other toddlers might listen for a spell and then peel away to do something more interesting, like chase a passing dog or stare at an iPad, Julian could focus for an hour straight, totally mesmerized.—
Ashlea Halpern,
AFAR Media,
30 Apr. 2025
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The film’s slim thread to recognizable reality is Kendrick’s Stephanie, who always looks like someone who would nervously pill a dinner roll while pretending to be totally absorbed in the table conversation.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Because many nursing sessions end with the baby fast asleep (and the parent utterly exhausted), these pillows have taken on double duty as a napping spot for babies.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 Apr. 2025
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On a broader avenue, people stood on the sidewalks, cheering and mourning and taking pictures with their smartphones—thousands of real-time, utterly personal interpretations of the Pope’s final symbolic journey.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Through and through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through%20and%20through. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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