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
See All Example Sentences for through and through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for through and through
Adverb
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Will Smith can always count on his family to have his back — quite literally!—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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But the name doesn’t quite fit the substance of the film, which ultimately says less about the things that shaped Mayfield than the people his music shaped.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The best way to reach the area is by using the London Underground, with Leicester Square, Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus, and Tottenham Court Road stations all within easy walking distance of most theaters.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Indeed, Warren, Jonas, and White could all be counted among The Last Five Years’ most ardent fans—people for whom Brown’s portrait of love, loss, and the vagaries of creative ambition has long resonated.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Taking the time to evaluate these elements thoroughly helps ensure a strong, balanced partnership that sets the foundation for long-term success.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Soap may be especially problematic if it’s not rinsed off thoroughly, which is more likely with bar soap than the liquid variety.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Rapaport, who personally uses 8 to 10 drops of the serum on the face and neck, recommends waiting three to five minutes for the serum to fully sink in before moving on to the next steps in your routine.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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Hold a kickboard in front of you while keeping both arms fully extended.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The property has, at times, doubled as White’s studio— the flexible layout perfectly suited for the all-hours laboring that fuels her art.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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No, his preference for Russian President Vladimir Putin over actual U.S. allies and NATO was made perfectly clear during his first term.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The wealthiest business owners know these rules inside out.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Just having your reality turned inside out and having so many emotions go through you, and not knowing which one of them to latch onto, was a brilliant writing and acting moment, and Sterling executed it so well.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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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Morgenthaler’s version—amaretto and lemon, punched up with a pour of high-proof bourbon, and smoothed out with an egg white—utterly transforms the drink.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2025
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And sure enough, the Mid-Atlantic Brood Map, which tracks cicada populations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia, shows Brood 14 utterly bypassing the Free State.—
Mary Carole McCauley,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Through and through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through%20and%20through. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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