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
Potatoes are ready when they are easily pierced through and through with the blade of a knife.
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Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
Underneath its papal pomp and regal bearing, this thing is pulp through and through.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2024
And although Ina is a New Yorker through and through, many of her most popular dishes are decidedly Southern.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
My dad is a second recall Marine, and my uncles and some of my friends are military men through and through.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 17 Nov. 2024
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Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
Underneath its papal pomp and regal bearing, this thing is pulp through and through.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2024
And although Ina is a New Yorker through and through, many of her most popular dishes are decidedly Southern.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
My dad is a second recall Marine, and my uncles and some of my friends are military men through and through.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 17 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for through and through
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But Hart is correct, no one attacks these types of plays quite like Anunoby does.—
Fred Katz,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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The phone also has a 120Hz display, Qi wireless charging, and a decent camera that’s not quite as nice as those on its flagship counterparts but still capable of impressive results.—
Quentyn Kennemer,
The Verge,
22 Jan. 2025
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This havoc inspired the federal government to intervene to end the environmental wreckage, spare watersheds and shield communities, all under the aegis of conservation, which became a global project.—
Stephen Pyne,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Jan. 2025
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Hopefully, the Recording Academy voters can all agree, however, that the best of the bunch this year is both a long time coming and totally fresh: Kim Gordon’s The Collective.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2025
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Before the Lunar New Year In preparation for the Lunar New Year, houses are thoroughly cleaned to drive away any bad luck from the previous year.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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Her book will thoroughly inform those affected by the disease, touching on all that happens before a child is born with sickle cell and extending all the way to finding — or conceiving — a bone marrow donor.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Aerial imaging can detect hot spots and show crews like this where to look, but every inch has to be checked by a person in order for an area to be declared fully contained.—
M. R. O’Connor,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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But there’s still a ways to go before the facility is fully operational.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2025
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That’s not to say that all one-size hats will fit everyone perfectly.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2025
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Bottom line By about five minutes into Zuckerberg’s prepared remarks, one thing was made perfectly clear: The fierce intensity he’s picked up in the octagon has made its way to the boardroom.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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How to Wash a Silk Pillowcase by Hand Start by flipping your pillowcase inside out.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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Washing shirts with stained collars or cuffs inside out allows water and detergent to make more contact with the dirtiest part of the garment. Check Stain Before Drying After washing the shirt, check that the stains came out of the collar before putting it in the dryer.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2025
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Plus, the red packaging is totally on theme for Valentine’s Day.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2025
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The lyrics manage to be about nothing in particular yet totally intelligible.—
Marc Tracy,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Quirky, outspoken, and utterly Floridian, Irvin is as much Vero Beach as the latest tycoon to get hooked on the community’s unique blend of sophistication and authentic, flip-flop fun.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2025
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Since those early international forays, the major brands have largely dropped the American overtones from their advertising, as years of continuous expansion have turned them from a curiosity to something utterly ubiquitous.—
Alex C. Park,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Through and through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through%20and%20through. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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