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as in profundity
the quality of being great in extent (as of insight)
the depth of the poet's understanding of human nature has given his works a timeless appeal
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as in abyss
the lowest point or level
the author describes how she slowly rose from the depth of her depression
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as in height
the most extreme or advanced point
even in the depth of the Great Depression people never lost hope
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Recent Examples of depth
Ryan represents everything this honor stands for — an artist of extraordinary range, depth and fearless creative commitment.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 June 2026
The epicenter was approximately 11 miles west-southwest of Johannesburg, at a depth of 5 miles.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
If the soil is dry to the touch at a depth of two inches, slowly apply water to the plants so the water seeps into the soil.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 June 2026
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 June 2026
The epicenter was approximately 11 miles west-southwest of Johannesburg, at a depth of 5 miles.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
If the soil is dry to the touch at a depth of two inches, slowly apply water to the plants so the water seeps into the soil.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depth
Noun
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Mix one drop of castile soap with 16 ounces of warm water in a spray bottle.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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Retailers face challenges from SNAP cuts and consumer fatigue, needing to demonstrate value as price drops will be delayed for months.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto let a day’s stroll linger into profundity, the twilight dimming and human connection brewing in all its possibilities.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Love Island had shifted what had previously been an unshakable self-identification and stumbled into comic profundity.—
Anna Peele,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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In the midst of it all, young children decked out in Algerian gear hemmed and hawed at their idols.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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When Krause said the four town halls being in the midst of a contentious election season was coincidental, Simmons denied having planned any political activity for the town halls.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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Sun Yuqi An underdog’s shortcut through a success scam, from city vanity to border wilderness, becomes a fatal abyss.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Habermas wished, in a sense, to vacate the hotel and traverse the abyss outside.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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The Knicks at the height of the celebrations Thursday.—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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The book's cover features a photo of Collin and Kate that appears to be taken during the height of Jon & Kate Plus 8's popularity.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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At school, Gabin appears to find few friends beyond one loyal girl, Lilou, who acts as a sounding-board for him through to adulthood.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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The city, in partnership with the Veterans Coalition of Coral Springs, is planning a ceremony with mayoral remarks, the sounding of taps, presentation of colors, wreath placement, volley salute and more.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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That England avoided what would have been an embarrassing last-sixteen exit to Slovakia was thanks mostly to the individual brilliance of Jude Bellingham, its attacking prodigy, who scissored in an acrobatic finish at the death.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
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Your dazzling brilliance and unpretentious decency.—
Scott Bauer,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Kelce, who will turn 37 years old in the middle of the season, is looking to rebound from a bit of a down season.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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In the middle of all that, comes a World Cup like none before.—
Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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“Depth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depth. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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