Definitions

throughout

[throo-out] / θruˈaʊt /

ADJECTIVE

during the whole of

Synonyms

WEAK

all over all the time all through around at full length completely during every bit everyplace everywhere far and near far and wide for the duration from beginning to end from end to end from one end to the other from start to finish from the start from the word go high and low in all respects in every place in everything inside and out on all accounts over overall right through round the whole time through the whole of to the end up and down

Example Sentences

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Another person said the board was aware and attentive to the size of its positions and the need for diversification throughout the portfolio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Before his resignation on Saturday, he had served as co-chairman of West Ham throughout his time as owner.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

That number, as long as the fund meets or beats it, leaves plenty of juice for more gains throughout this year.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

An existing elephant endures over time, and space-time catalogues every moment of its existence as a four-dimensional world line — an object’s path through space and time throughout its existence.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Its magnificent display of potted ferns was famous throughout Europe, as was its mouthwatering and inventive cuisine, courtesy of the legendary Chef Philippe, a true master of the cutting board.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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