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

Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. —Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 23 Nov. 2025

Our expert applauded its solid audio performance and active noise cancellation for a relatively affordable price in his in-depth review. —PC Magazine, 22 Nov. 2025

The report, which draws on insights from 57 experts and nearly 500 survey responses, finds that roughly six in 10 collectors (61%) haven’t discussed their art collection with their heirs at all, while another 21% had only mentioned it without any in-depth discussion about what inheriting entails. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Nov. 2025

Read your horoscopes for your Sun and Rising signs for the most in-depth forecast. —Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 16 Nov. 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