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
Color-wise, Charli XCX’s choice of undergarments is a stunner through and through.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
Dua, aside from being extremely good at giving us candid glimpses at the pop star life, has proven herself to be a fashion girl through and through, taking this trend to new heights in custom bodysuits from Valentino, Courrèges and Swarovski.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 23 June 2025
The 65-year-old is a legend and superstar through and through, and his resume speaks for itself.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Catch a Ball Game Tampa is a sports town through and through, home to the Rays (baseball), the Lightning (ice hockey), and the Buccaneers (football).
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
Dua, aside from being extremely good at giving us candid glimpses at the pop star life, has proven herself to be a fashion girl through and through, taking this trend to new heights in custom bodysuits from Valentino, Courrèges and Swarovski.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 23 June 2025
The 65-year-old is a legend and superstar through and through, and his resume speaks for itself.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Catch a Ball Game Tampa is a sports town through and through, home to the Rays (baseball), the Lightning (ice hockey), and the Buccaneers (football).
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for through and through
Adverb
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The Champagne Bar is a more casual outpost, although still quite lavish (it’s called the Champagne Bar, after all).—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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Automatic pool cleaners can be quite pricey, so Prime Day is a great time to score a deal.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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In effect, platform engineering principles are all about streamlining and standardizing the development, deployment and management of applications to improve productivity, reduce operational overheads, shorten application cycle times and accelerate speed to market.—
Steve Millidge,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Retro gingham Capricorn is all about timeless style with a tailored twist.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 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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If each 2025 second-round pick holds out until his four-year deal (which is worth $7.1 million for the last pick (64), and $11.8 million for the 33rd pick) is fully guaranteed then that becomes two of the seven rounds of the draft that have their rookie deals guaranteed.—
Omar Kelly
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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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
Adverb
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The perfectly baked eggplant in the borani badajan vege plate was surprisingly not mushy but rather tender.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
July 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2025
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The plan was perfectly curated to make the transition as smooth, drama-free, and advantageous as possible, Jorge says.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
Adverb
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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
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In that case, Chan suggests steaming the item inside out.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 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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Undo your seatbelt and climb out through the windows before the car gets totally submerged.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
10 July 2025
Adverb
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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 19 Jul. 2025.
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