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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
Recent Examples on the Web
In addition to the nuts, a little hazelnut liquor imbues the cheesecake recipe through and through with this cosmopolitan flavor.
—Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2024
The same is true in Baltimore, a baseball town through and through where the sport has dug its roots deep.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2024
While the actor’s bold hair transformation at the Met left everyone in awe, her signature fresh blonde chop paired with her effortlessly girly, off-duty look was Sydney Sweeney through and through.
—Alex Kessler, Glamour, 8 May 2024
Waititi is a lover of all watches through and through.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
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 10 Jun. 2024.
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