in-depth

adjective

(ˈ)in-ˈdepth 

: 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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Synonyms of in-depth

• comprehensive
• thorough
• extensive
• full
• panoramic

Examples of in-depth in a Sentence

an in-depth report on the issue of violence in popular entertainment

Recent Examples on the Web

Then last week, the agency released a more in-depth analysis of 2024 infant mortality data, offering details not yet available for 2025. —Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026

Catch up on Select's in-depth coverage of personal finance, tech and tools, wellness and more, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X to stay up to date. —Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 22 June 2026

Sign up for The Sports Desk newsletter for more in-depth World Cup coverage. —David Hickey, NBC news, 22 June 2026

Experts warn that patients should still have in-depth talks with their doctors about whether testosterone therapy could be helpful for them, and doctors should complete thorough evaluations. —Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 20 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in-depth

• depth

Kids Definition

in-depth

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˌdepth

: covering many or all important points : thorough

an in-depth investigation