the depth of winter

noun

: the middle of winter : the coldest part of winter

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Even in the depths of winter, nature dazzles with bulbs that can be coaxed into bloom indoors. Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026 Even in the depths of winter, there is an unmistakable sense of sartorial joy that stands out amid the moody landscape—and the dopamine dressing is infectious. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026 The Snow Moon marks a time of renewal in the depths of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 30 Jan. 2026 In the depths of winter, brisk daytime walks can end fireside at quaint countryside pubs with great local food, while dark skies at night offer some of the world’s best stargazing. Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026 For the cover of the January 26, 2026, issue, the cartoonist Adrian Tomine depicted a scene that New Yorkers often encounter in the depths of winter. Françoise Mouly, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026 Nonetheless, residents spoke of the huge challenges of living without power in the depths of winter. Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026 Not even in the depths of winter. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025 Dim sunlight smudges skies for only a few hours in the depth of winter. Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025

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“The depth of winter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20depth%20of%20winter. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.

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