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as in profundity
the quality of being great in extent (as of insight)
the depth of the poet's understanding of human nature has given his works a timeless appeal
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as in abyss
the lowest point or level
the author describes how she slowly rose from the depth of her depression
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as in height
the most extreme or advanced point
even in the depth of the Great Depression people never lost hope
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Recent Examples of depth
These articles add depth to a brand’s digital footprint and act as authoritative signals when AI tools evaluate credibility.
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Geophysics experts caution that ground-penetrating radar typically only resolves features a few meters below the surface — not the depths Biondi’s theory requires.
—Ryan Brennan
april 1, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
New York notably doesn’t have a lot of depth behind Dexter Lawrence in particular.
—Matthew Davis, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The quake, which hit early Thursday local time, had depth of nearly 22 miles and its epicenter was 79 miles west-northwest of Ternate, Indonesia, the USGS said.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Geophysics experts caution that ground-penetrating radar typically only resolves features a few meters below the surface — not the depths Biondi’s theory requires.
—Ryan Brennan
april 1, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
New York notably doesn’t have a lot of depth behind Dexter Lawrence in particular.
—Matthew Davis, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The quake, which hit early Thursday local time, had depth of nearly 22 miles and its epicenter was 79 miles west-northwest of Ternate, Indonesia, the USGS said.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depth
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His practical advice fares better than both his theories and his pallid attempts at profundity.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Regardless of whether Arthur Agee and William Gates become the next Jordan — or even the next Isiah Thomas — their lives wind up far more interesting than potential glory, with unexpected developments achieving a profundity few scripts ever could have.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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In the midst of a restitution battle, records show that Kilpatrick is at risk of losing a home in Novi over more than $50,000 in unpaid property taxes.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Afarideh and Ebadatdoust are now grappling with how to move forward – how to rebuild their institute, where to find the funds, and how to support their staff and students in the midst of war.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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The person who survives the abyss is the one with a dozen people standing at the top holding a rope.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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The financial institution's weekly airline industry update offers a peek into the abyss.—
ANDREA SACHS THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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An item that is adjustable will allow the user to lock in specific heights that work best for them.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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At its height, a period extending from the middle of the 16th century to the beginning of the 18th, the Mughal Empire controlled almost the entire Indian subcontinent, marshaling vast amounts of money and manpower.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Consider a misting device or a drop fountain.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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With a $300 price drop, this is a rare chance to grab a professional-grade, 49-inch curved monitor for a mid-range price.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Although no continent on Earth is now untouched by the diverse and delicious seed and food crops developed in the Americas, the brilliance of the native peoples who domesticated these nourishing plants over millennia has largely been overlooked by history.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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With Eury Pérez, Max Meyer and Chris Paddack lined up for the visiting Marlins, Will Warren, Ryan Weathers and Max Fried will look to continue the brilliance of a Yankees rotation that has only allowed two runs through six games.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Someone breaking in the middle of the night … tying you up, these … are things that are nightmares.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In the Dominican Republic, commercial fishers sometimes place a palm tree, floating upright and attached to a buoy, in the middle of the ocean.—
Mike Kurlansky,
Outside,
29 Mar. 2026
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But dating back even further to Monday’s home opener against the Twins, the bottom of the Royals’ order reached base safely in 12 straight plate appearances.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Blackhawks scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth, however, to grab the lead for good.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Depth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depth. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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