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as in intense
extreme in degree, power, or effect
a profound silence fell over the audience after the last note had sounded
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as in esoteric
difficult for one of ordinary knowledge or intelligence to understand
a profound observation about good and evil that few listeners fully grasped
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as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
a profound dislike of frauds and phonies
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as in deep
extending far downward
with eyes wide with disbelief, the explorers made their way through a canyon more profound than any they had ever imagined
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Recent Examples of profound
The massive demand for cooling devices underscores the shift in European consumer behavior as countries grapple with profound climate changes.
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CNN Money,
26 June 2026
What the state does next could have profound implications for its healthcare system and sprawling economy.
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Christine Mai-Duc,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Most patients present with fever, profound fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, while severe illness is driven by dehydration, shock, immune dysregulation, and multiorgan dysfunction rather than catastrophic hemorrhage.
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Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
26 June 2026
Regardless of one’s experience with the Tarot, this book offers profound, embodied wisdoms for creative and critical writers, artists, and activists.
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
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CNN Money,
26 June 2026
What the state does next could have profound implications for its healthcare system and sprawling economy.
—
Christine Mai-Duc,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Most patients present with fever, profound fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, while severe illness is driven by dehydration, shock, immune dysregulation, and multiorgan dysfunction rather than catastrophic hemorrhage.
—
Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
26 June 2026
Regardless of one’s experience with the Tarot, this book offers profound, embodied wisdoms for creative and critical writers, artists, and activists.
—
Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profound
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Indie Shakes managing director David Melville distills his production around scenes of intense conflict.
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As the planet warms, extreme heat events are becoming more common, intense and long-lasting.
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Afterwards, group members went on to form several other hugely meaningful outfits such as Slint, Gastr Del Sol, Bastro, Papa M and the For Carnation, transmuting Squirrel Bait’s Reagan-era aggression into more esoteric, impossible-to-classify sonic explorations.
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This offers the do-it-yourself warrior a simple, direct route from antiquated lead-acid to state-of-the-art lithium without having to search for esoteric parts online.
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This sheer shade is a light and delicate pink with a hint of beige.
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The sheer number of deals available can make shopping overwhelming for even the savviest shoppers.
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The arils are deep ruby-red in color and have a sweet yet slightly tart flavor that many people find refreshing.
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Facing intense competition, Accor recognized the need for deeper customer retention and advocacy.
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The jockeys take on months of intensive training in order to ride in the Ladies’ Race.
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On the flip side, semiconductor manufacturing is one of the most complex and energy-intensive industrial processes in the world, with emissions projected to reach 277 million metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent by 2030.
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Meanwhile, since the Scaloni era’s unprecedented winning streak, Argentineans’ adoration of Messi has, at last, become unconditional.
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If the Heat’s pick in next year’s draft falls between 1 and 14, Miami would keep that pick and send Charlotte an unconditional first-round pick in 2028.
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The 2023 arrest of her then-10-year-old cousin for urinating in public brought fierce condemnation.
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For a party that prides itself on diversity, the clashes have exacerbated fierce debates over identity politics and long-standing rifts between progressives and moderates.
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Others shared in the catharsis, too — some resorting to jokes about the hectic postgame interviews Anthony Edwards and Ball furnished, some resorting to utter confusion.
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The scene around me was one of utter bedlam, with stadium officials even joining in the celebrations.
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“Profound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profound. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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