through and through

adverb

Synonyms of through and throughnext
: in every way : thoroughly

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Examples of through and through in a Sentence

I know him through and through, and he would never do such a cowardly thing. those UFO claims were examined through and through and were found to be completely bogus
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This is a vibes-first film, through and through—and that’s a compliment. — Daisy Jones, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 So while its display is reminiscent of the recent crop of pricey foldables, this is a budget Android phone through and through. — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026 Brooks, a pastry chef through and through, had suggested Bread and Salt, a bakery I’d never been to but had admired for years. — Tanya Bush, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026 Miraval is an immersive wellness experience through and through. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for through and through

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of through and through was in the 14th century

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“Through and through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/through%20and%20through. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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