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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
If Skubal gets added to the rotation, the team will have unquestionably the best starting pitching depth in all of baseball.
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Just a simulation of emotion, programmed to deliver the illusion of depth.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
First, stop mistaking precision for depth.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
The epicenter was located about 9 miles west of Johannesburg, at a depth of 4 miles.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Just a simulation of emotion, programmed to deliver the illusion of depth.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
First, stop mistaking precision for depth.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
The epicenter was located about 9 miles west of Johannesburg, at a depth of 4 miles.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 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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Andrew Dismukes is in the midst his sixth season as a cast member on SNL.—
Alyssa Davis,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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A little more than three years ago, Tyler’s first cousin Rem was acquired by the Wild from Nashville, played 20 games with Minnesota, then was promptly traded to Montreal in the midst of the 2021-22 season.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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The spirits of the three boys then help to defeat the Grabber and he's sent back to the abyss.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
18 Oct. 2025
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With each loss, with each mistake Glenn makes — on the field, at the podium — questions about his ability to do the impossible (bring the Jets back from the abyss) intensify.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 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
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Oversize black aviator sunglasses and citrine drop earrings were the perfect finishing touches.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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These lightweight, waterproof shoes feature plush cushioning and a 12mm heel-to-toe drop to absorb impact during heel strikes.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After the game of a lifetime, few would have begrudged Guglielmo Vicario the chance to revel in his brilliance.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Sanders said of Ohtani's brilliance.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Diwali is celebrated during the Hindu month of Kartik, which typically falls between the middle of October and the middle of November.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The middle of his chest was covered with a large, gooey piece of gauze.—
Jeff Pearlman,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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Austin ranked last with 166 gallons per day per capita, and the Dallas-Fort Worth area ranked third from the bottom with less than 200 gallons per day per capita.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
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At bottom, that’s the thing that grinds my gears.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Depth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depth. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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