Synonyms of in-depthnext
: covering many or all important points of a subject : comprehensive, thorough
an in-depth study
in-depth news coverage
… recently launched a podcast designed to take a more in-depth look at certain topics on his show.Jamie Friedlander
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Examples of in-depth in a Sentence

an in-depth report on the issue of violence in popular entertainment
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Honest conversations with a ‘collision communicator’ While Coen attributes a lot of Lloyd’s breakout success to his work ethic and tenacity, the Jaguars’ head coach also believes the elevation of the linebacker’s skill set came out of in-depth discussions last offseason. Mike Kaye march 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026 Not sure if Hafley meant more than an introduction, maybe an in-depth conversation, digging into topics like what motivates a player. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026 The two then had a more in-depth chat a few weeks later about an opening on Tortorella’s staff in Philadelphia, and life and family, at the NHL Draft in Montreal, roughly a month before Warsofsky officially joined the Sharks as an assistant coach on David Quinn’s staff. Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026 Insight from these experts informs investors on their search as their ratings are backed by an in-depth analysis of macro and micro factors. Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in-depth

Word History

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in-depth was in 1957

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“In-depth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-depth. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

in-depth

adjective
(ˌ)in-ˌdepth
: covering many or all important points : thorough
an in-depth investigation
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