Synonyms of in-depth
: 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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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 Google just announced these laptops, and journalists including myself haven't had time with them for an in-depth review. — New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026 The legislation would create standards for implementing high-risk surveillance technologies, such as license plate readers or cameras, and requiring an in-depth review of the potential impacts of using the tools. — Asia Simone Burns, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 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 28 Sep. 2026.

Kids Definition

in-depth

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