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
Ahead of her opening night performance, The Enquirer sat down with Siegel to reminisce on all things Cincinnati, the UC Bearcats (her alma mater) and Taylor Swift.
'On tour, I'm known as Mary from Cincinnati'
Siegel is a Cincinnati girl through and through.
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Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
So yes, action thriller elements or not, this is a Kurosawa movie through and through.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 July 2025
The teenager is Pachuca through and through, having progressed through their ranks rapidly, moving from the under-18s to the senior team within two years.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 20 June 2025
The stakes in The Last of Us are high and the show is a heavy drama through and through.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 25 May 2025
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Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
So yes, action thriller elements or not, this is a Kurosawa movie through and through.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 July 2025
The teenager is Pachuca through and through, having progressed through their ranks rapidly, moving from the under-18s to the senior team within two years.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 20 June 2025
The stakes in The Last of Us are high and the show is a heavy drama through and through.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for through and through
Adverb
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Long live Amazon Prime Day 2025 for offering up our favorite candle brands and scents at quite healthy discounts.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
9 July 2025
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July's full moon will look quite low in the sky after sunset, Space.com says.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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Alix Earle's summer is all about good vibes, great company and something to share under the sun.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The right sofa isn’t all about size and proportions, but should take into consideration lifestyle needs as well.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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However, these components aren't always thoroughly checked, creating significant business risks.—
Paresh Sagar,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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As the video shows, while her mom Ruth appeared thoroughly unimpressed, her dad Bob couldn't help but laugh.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
Adverb
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Choose a pair that fully supports your foot, with no overhang at the heel, toes, or sides.2 If your sandals irritate your feet, don’t ignore that—instead, try another pair.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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Advertisement This vision did not fully come to fruition.—
Emi Eleode,
Time,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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In London, Cynthia Erivo appeared in the Ralph Lauren suite during Wimbledon in a perfectly preppy ensemble.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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While Cutler’s hunting appears perfectly legal, he’s run into trouble in the past.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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This requires putting the customer at the heart of proactive growth strategies and embedding a culture of service, ensuring that colleagues all across your business know the customer inside out.—
Jo Causon,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore (2002) $9 $20 now 55% off A premise is a good one if it can be stretched, expanded, and turned inside out, and this is a hallmark of Moore’s comedic work.—
Brian Boone,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
Adverb
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Twelve months from now, Romero would only have a year left on his deal, a lucrative free transfer in 2027 would be on the horizon, and the dynamic would be totally different.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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High-quality activewear is an investment that can sometimes come with a hefty—albeit totally warranted—price tag.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
10 July 2025
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But over the last week, Mora has started three times for his country, tip-tapping between flailing legs with the ball at his feet, his confidence and dribbling ability utterly defying his years.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Despite being a television fixture for decades with iconic roles on FX’s The Shield and Justified (not to mention recurring as Venus Van Dam on Sons of Anarchy), Goggins utterly exploded this year.—
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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“Through and through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through%20and%20through. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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