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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This isn’t quite the same thing, because Pornchai isn’t the heir to a family fortune and intends for a more straightforward partnership.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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Meeting with a financial advisor could be quite beneficial to you now.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Their first six losses were all against top-25 Kenpom teams before hitting hit a rough patch in January, losing against three teams that didn’t make the tournament — Stanford, Wake Forest and Pitt.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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He’s worked in newsrooms all across the country, including overseeing the USA TODAY sports department.—
David Ammenheuser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Grab a brush and thoroughly scrub each part of the feeder.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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To excel in remote interviews: Test your technology thoroughly before the interview to avoid technical difficulties Create a professional environment with proper lighting, an appropriate background, and minimal distractions.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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With Chase now locked up for the next few years, the Bengals are fully focused on going after a title.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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National Park Service needs at least 15% to as much as 25% more staff on the ground in order to fully meet its mandate.—
Conor Knighton,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Just like in racing, where every component must be perfectly tuned, in tailoring, the fit and craftsmanship make all the difference.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Is there a movie genre more perfectly suited to the couch co-op treatment than the teen slasher?—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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If the cubes get dirty, say from muddy shoes or wet clothes, simply turn them inside out and toss them in the washer.—
Ryan Krogh,
Outside Online,
5 Mar. 2025
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Fold inside out and shake so the comforter ends up inside the duvet.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The crowd remained behind the barriers, totally stunned.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Understandably, the fans feel totally disillusioned.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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For my money, those are the two best teams in the Eastern Conference, and the challenge for the Penguins in those two buildings will be utterly immense.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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There’s a scene near the limp climax of Barry Levinson’s utterly somnambulant The Alto Knights in which Vito Genovese (De Niro) argues violently with his meathead driver and muscle Vincent Gigante (Cosmo Jarvis) about whether or not Palmyra, NY is the birthplace of Mormonism.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
21 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 28 Mar. 2025.
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