deep dive

noun

plural deep dives

: an exhaustive investigation, study, or analysis of a question or topic

A deep dive into 2018 congressional transcripts found that female representatives spent more than twice as much time on health care in their speeches as male legislators did.—

Mattie Kahn

After discovering that his late father was a war hero, a son takes a deep dive into World War II and the terrors of the Nazi regime.—

Kirkus Reviews

What begins as a deep dive into the business practices of multilevel marketing and direct sales companies … becomes something larger, and even more rage-inducing: a story about the enviable perks of being rich and well connected in America.—

Pete Keeley

Yet a deep dive into the far reaches of Instagram reveals that a golden age of tattoos has arrived …—

Monica Kim

Examples of deep dive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Featuring a deep dive of Oriol’s photographic universe, juxtaposed against the Teen Angel’s archive, which has long served as inspiration for Oriol’s work, the exhibition celebrates L.A. culture and legacy. —

The Editors, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2024 Magazines have dedicated long-form features to the subject, and a 2005 book took a deep dive into his liaisons. —

Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 11 July 2024 The used and rare bookstore has been around since 1979 and has a large collection of books fit for breezy airplane reads or literary deep dives. —

David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 10 July 2024 Carlin’s deep dives into niche topics have built a unique fanbase. —

Nicholas Stango, Variety, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for deep dive

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