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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
Replant the parent plant in its original location, and plant new divisions directly into the garden or in containers at the same depth of their original planting, and water well.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
The earthquake struck at a depth of just 1 mile, with its epicenter approximately 1 mile north-northwest of The Geysers.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2025
What surprised Chong was how Wei’s interpretation added unexpected depth to the character.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Expect lively notes of lemon zest, grapefruit, and green apple, anchored by a soft minerality that adds depth without overpowering.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
The earthquake struck at a depth of just 1 mile, with its epicenter approximately 1 mile north-northwest of The Geysers.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2025
What surprised Chong was how Wei’s interpretation added unexpected depth to the character.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Expect lively notes of lemon zest, grapefruit, and green apple, anchored by a soft minerality that adds depth without overpowering.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depth
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Despite the political specificity of the family history unearthed here, the script presumes a level of profundity that’s just not there in the movie’s ponderous silences and woozy montages.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Sep. 2025
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Lockwood says she’s often asked about her ability to toggle literary voice on a dime, ricocheting, like an elementary school PhD candidate, between potty humor and profundity.—
Eric Olson
September 23,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Budget presentation looms Lecornu met with Macron to hash out the list on Sunday evening, two days after his reappointment as prime minister and in the midst of France’s worst political crisis in decades.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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The finale also left both pairs of the show's central lovers in the midst of cliffhangers.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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Vacherot had the chance to send Djokovic deeper into the abyss in the opening game of the second set, which lasted 14 points and was too much, too soon for Djokovic’s treatment to have kicked in.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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These fishes also really highlight the diversity of snailfishes in the abyss.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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While most of us on the plane were in this same unexpected predicament, a passenger nearby didn't seem to be sharing in our misery thanks to a compact gadget propped up their phone to the perfect viewing height.—
Anita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, though, the popularity of the celebs-on-a-yacht genre has reached new heights.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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New additives like preservatives, flavorings and vitamins were infused into them, and they were packaged in novel ways to withstand hard helicopter drops, wet beach landings and days at the bottom of rucksacks.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Drag performance, with its abundance of wigs, campy makeup and death drops, is ready-made for Halloween.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From Spike Lee’s School Daze to the rhythmic brilliance of Drumline and the intensity of Burning Sands, these stories highlight the laughter, love, and lessons that make college life unforgettable.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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Thailand is brimming with exceptional storytellers and untapped creative brilliance.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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There was one consequential defensive bust that was likely related to Warner’s absence, while Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was particularly effective throwing to the middle of the field, where Warner usually roams.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Fred Warner spoke from the middle of the 49ers’ locker room.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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In the second game of the series, Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a no-hitter until his last batter, Jackson Holiday, hit a home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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The pastel hues are broken up at the bottom of this pair with burgundy rubber below the shoe’s signature Abzorb SBS cushioning pods.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Depth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depth. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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