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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
Prepare a planting bed at least 5 to 6 feet (preferably 10 feet) in diameter and cultivate it to a depth of 10 to 12 inches.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
Crucially, the early unveiling unlocks the full depth of Egerton’s masterfully unnerving performance.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 28 June 2025
With this technology, AI can improve liveness detection by assessing micro-movements, texture and 3D depth to distinguish actual users from photographs or masks.
—Rohan Pinto, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Just because tweens spend more time online doesn’t mean their friendships lack depth.
—Dia Gallo, Parents, 17 June 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
Crucially, the early unveiling unlocks the full depth of Egerton’s masterfully unnerving performance.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 28 June 2025
With this technology, AI can improve liveness detection by assessing micro-movements, texture and 3D depth to distinguish actual users from photographs or masks.
—Rohan Pinto, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Just because tweens spend more time online doesn’t mean their friendships lack depth.
—Dia Gallo, Parents, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depth
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The mood is a mix of ironic and sincere in equal measure, with plenty of pastiche and a heavy appreciation for the profundity of cultural detritus.—
Savannah Sobrevilla,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Everything is Going to Be Alright offers a fresh perspective on contemporary art, blending humor and profundity to create an engaging environment that resonates with audiences of all ages.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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In the midst of scrolling, there’s always room to stock up on beauty products.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
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Florida is arguably in the midst of a dynasty with no end in sight.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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This offensive abyss has also coincided with Aaron Judge’s first slump of the season.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The country’s longest-serving prime minister has pulled himself back from the abyss with what appears to be a wildly successful opening to a military campaign against Iran.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
17 June 2025
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Turmoil continues to roil the Middle East in a 12-day conflict that reached new heights June 21 after President Donald Trump authorized a series of U.S. missile strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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With production reaching new heights, quality control will become harder to manage and more important.—
Bill Rokos,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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That can play an important role, but crime analysts say the reasons behind these drops are more complex and broader.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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Inspired by streetwear marketing that plays on exclusivity and hype, Absolute Merch’s full-scale merch strategies also feature merch drops and limited-edition designs that power community and revenue, often leading to merch trades among fans.—
Andrea Zarczynski,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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McDavid's individual brilliance still hasn't, with Florida denying the Oilers a Stanley Cup for a second consecutive season.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
18 June 2025
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The '80s and '90s were full of near-comebacks, false starts, flashes of brilliance under layers of confusion.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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The Mets hope Manaea can return for another rehab start by the middle of next week.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
24 June 2025
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But the truce appeared to be on shaky ground Tuesday, with Trump accusing both countries of violating the agreement — and many airlines have halted select routes through the middle of the week, citing safety concerns.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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Two side-by-side doors open up, with a separate freezer drawer on the bottom.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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In the bottom of the sixth, however, an opportunity for the Dodgers finally arose.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
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“Depth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depth. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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