through and through

adverb

Definition of through and throughnext
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 Mufasa is a Leo through and through. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 The Jellicle Ball keeps the cats’ names and the same music and lyrics as the original Cats, but this show is about humans through and through. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026 English springer spaniel Springer spaniels are people dogs through and through. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 18 June 2026 This is designed to be a distraction-free phone through and through. — Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for through and through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for through and through
  1. quite
  2. systematically
  3. all
  4. thoroughly
  5. completely
  6. inside out
  7. fully
  8. perfectly
Adverb
  • Maybe that’s why replacing all my skinny jeans with wide-leg styles never quite solved my own denim dilemma.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 31 July 2026
  • His film is likable as heck but never quite achieves liftoff.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of quite
Adverb
  • But lasting resilience comes from taking those lessons and applying them systematically across the network.
    — Gary McGuigan, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Aristotle was the first to systematically study the power of metaphor as a rhetorical device.
    — Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 29 July 2026
Definition of systematically
Adverb
  • Vargas, Murakami and Montgomery have all homered in the same game five times this season, becoming the first trio to accomplish that feat since Cody Bellinger, Corey Seager and Joc Pederson for the Dodgers in 2019.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Billions > millions Placek likes to tell a story that illustrates the chasm between the right name — one that’s surprising and familiar all at once — and more predictable choices.
    — HubSpot, HubSpot, 31 July 2026
Definition of all
Adverb
  • Even if the secret-reserve theory turns out to be true, that still leaves the question of why China decided to cut off imports so thoroughly.
    — Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
  • After the storm, return only when safe, prioritize safety from hazards, and thoroughly document all damage with photos and videos before starting repairs or filing insurance claims.
    — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of thoroughly
Adverb
  • People who come here and spend the whole day leave feeling completely renewed.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The treat filled me up, cooled me down and completely satisfied my sweet tooth.
    — Hali Smith August 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of completely
Adverb
  • Yet, a few noteworthy exceptions break the rule, offering something accessible to those who don’t know the city inside out.
    — Dinah McClintock, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • Harper and his Angeleno peers show how noir in any setting can work in this century, a time of rampant corruption, outsize villains, and morality turned inside out.
    — Carolyn Kellogg, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Definition of inside out
Adverb
  • Just across the sea lie North Korea, China and Russia, which all have powerful spying capacities that Japan isn’t fully equipped to fend off.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • China refused to participate in the arbitration and has not fully complied with the ruling, causing some commentators to dismiss the significance of the case.
    — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of fully
Adverb
  • Tom’s evolution from a young advisor to a cornerstone of our firm perfectly illustrates why mentorship is the lifeblood of any thriving organization.
    — Corey McQuade, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • All perfectly comfortable, well-designed, if a little innocuous across the board.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Definition of perfectly

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“Through and through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through%20and%20through. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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