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

This week, researchers from Northeastern University, in collaboration with Consumer Reports, published an in-depth examination of connected vehicle privacy behaviors. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 29 Sep. 2026

My first sit-down interview for an in-depth feature story was with Michael Irvin over breakfast at the Denny’s across from campus. — Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Snow recently did an in-depth shoot-out of quarter-bore cartridges, new and old. — John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026

Fair Game invites audiences to join Guiducci for a series of in-depth, wide-ranging conversations with the cast of characters from the world of Vanity Fair, including artists, filmmakers, politicians, Hollywood industry leaders, tech CEOs, and more. — Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 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