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

Be sure to check out our Nikon Z8 review for a more in-depth look at its capabilities. —Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 Dec. 2025

The long, in-depth chats – and bickering – uncover life stories and disappointments, and display the same competitive spirit the duo brings to the card table. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2025

In his quest for clarity, Roher seeks out leading voices on both sides of the AI debate, and the movie includes in-depth conversations with these prominent figures. —Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Dec. 2025

Herbert gave some more in-depth answers during his postgame press conference at SoFi Stadium. —Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025

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