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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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as in shallow
lacking significant physical depth
they crossed the brook at its most depthless point
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Recent Examples of depth
Colin Bedell, Them., 22 May 2025
But the other Elizabeth Taylor, the famous one, really has no depth or meaning to me.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2025
While some may view these new statements as a step toward accountability, others remain skeptical, citing the depth and repeated nature of his past rhetoric.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
Probably, the chances of a fullback making the regular-season roster are tied to the number of tight ends and true running backs who end up sticking around as the offense and offensive depth chart evolve.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 12 May 2025
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Noun
Since May 2024, Jupiter has moved through your zone of intimacy, depth, and mutual resources, urging you to be more discerning about emotional risk.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 22 May 2025
But the other Elizabeth Taylor, the famous one, really has no depth or meaning to me.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2025
While some may view these new statements as a step toward accountability, others remain skeptical, citing the depth and repeated nature of his past rhetoric.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
Probably, the chances of a fullback making the regular-season roster are tied to the number of tight ends and true running backs who end up sticking around as the offense and offensive depth chart evolve.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depth
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Being a mother and having a mother are also two of the most profound experiences a person can have, and profundity is rarely uncomplicated.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
7 May 2025
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Ozon goes from virtue-signaling to unsentimental profundity.—
Armond White,
National Review,
11 Apr. 2025
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On top of his new album, The Weeknd is also in the midst of his After Hours til Dawn 2025 Tour, which kicked off in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 9.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Asked about that last week, Haas said pay for the LIRR engineers — who are in the midst of their own contract negotiations — is likely to go up, and therefore any pay parity with the Long Island train crews would be fleeting.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2025
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The agreement with the UK also gives other world leaders a reason to hope that other deals can rescue the global economy from the abyss, providing a framework for future negotiations.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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With deep-sea mining looming, biologists race to collect and name the undiscovered species of the abyss, the last wilderness on earth.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2025
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To prevent the display from looking boring, create visual contrast through elements other than color—just varying the height, size, shape, and texture of the objects will create an eye-catching vignette. 3.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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Yet arguably his greatest achievement was to raise the bar of the entire Premier League, pushing rivals like Manchester City to new heights in order for Pep Guardiola’s men to finish above Liverpool.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Reaser’s Nora comes off as a shallow woman oblivious of her privilege, which is true but only partly so.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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When the ocean is relatively calm and shallow, there is also less plankton, sand, particles, and other materials constantly churning in the waves, which gives the water a clearer appearance.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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Except for a drop last year to 495 people, deaths of homeless people have risen steadily for at least a decade.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Rub it with a few drops of oil before putting it away to maintain the nonstick seasoning long term.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Few would deny the brilliance of Ousmane Dembele’s goal for Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League semi-final’s first leg last month: a sweeping 26-pass move that carved through Arsenal.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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But Bobrovsky, building off several big saves in overtime in Game 3, had moments of brilliance when shots did get to him, spurring the crowd to cheer him on.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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The 6-foot-5 left-handed hitter and thrower could be a dangerous addition to the middle of the Royals’ lineup later this year.—
Melissa Lockard,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Sporting a military-style hooded jacket and baseball cap, Eminem joined Jelly Roll in loping down a ramp that led to the middle of the stadium floor, mugging for each other and for the video camera.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
19 May 2025
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“Depth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depth. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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