depth

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as in deepness
distance measured from the top to the bottom of something be sure to check the depth of the water before diving off the dock

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as in midst
the most intense or characteristic phase of something I was in the depths of profound thought when I was interrupted

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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 But Delap’s and Joao Pedro’s various issues have exposed a lack of strength in depth where Chelsea need it most. Simon Johnson, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025 Ellington was one of the true giants of jazz, whose music and performances gave depth and sophistication and life to the most American of music genres. Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025 Add oil to a large Dutch oven to a depth of 1 1/2 inches; heat over medium-high to 350°F. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025 The Cleveland Browns made a quarterback change atop the depth chart, but the bottom of it remains the same. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for depth
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Noun
  • 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
  • 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
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  • In the midst of their newlywed bliss, Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez are letting fans in on the details of their big day.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
  • The redevelopment is one of several projects underway in downtown Fort Lauderdale, which is in the midst of a real estate boom while attracting companies, young professionals and young families in recent years.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • These fishes also really highlight the diversity of snailfishes in the abyss.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Black Rabbit begins in media res, zooming out from a wallpaper full of rabbits — some mid-hop, others staring fearfully into the abyss with wide, dark pools for eyes.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
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  • Solis is constantly reaching for new heights — an apt metaphor for his career.
    Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The mix of full-height glazing and open-plan architecture dissolves the boundary between inside and out.
    Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
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  • The Dorsey Moissanite collection is here, and with Vogue First, Vogue Shopping readers get exclusive access to shop the new drop before anyone else for 24 hours.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
  • In an exclusive conversation with Travel + Leisure, Kardashian spilled all the details about her latest Fabletics drop, her go-to airport uniform, and the clever packing tricks that make back-to-back trips feel seamless.
    Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • With Venus entering your sign on August 25, your magnetism is undeniable, but the Three of Pentacles reminds you that your brilliance shines brighter when it’s shared.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
  • It was designed for brilliance.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
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  • The two massive tropical systems swirling off the Southeast coast are a stark reminder that the potential government shutdown looms during the middle of the Atlantic hurricane season.
    Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The pair has currently scored 33/50 total, placing them towards the middle of the leaderboard.
    Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
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  • The clip, shared by Sarah Ingle (@saraheingle), a dedicated dog fosterer, shows seven-month-old Cookie Crisps nestled in her arms while Ingle gently pats her bottom.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Crash pillows from MotoGP lined the bottom to absorb impacts, while Dias wore a spine protector and Prada’s Linea Rossa gear.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025

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“Depth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depth. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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