Synonyms of in-depthnext
: 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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The City Council will have a more in-depth discussion about aquatics on July 20, before the parks plan is finalized later this year, city spokesperson Meg Ralph said in an email. Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026 An in-depth look at strategy Four of the candidates submitted op-eds to our opinion team outlining their policies. Teagan Davidge, Oc Register, 10 May 2026 The coverage of Operation Midway Blitz was in-depth reporting of a critical issue that could not have been reported effectively in any other medium. Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026 Sitting down for an in-depth conversation House reflected on taking his oath one year ago this week. Jermont Terry, CBS News, 9 May 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 13 May. 2026.

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in-depth

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