profoundness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for profoundness
Noun
  • The depth of humanity Kosztolányi brings to the sorrowful life of Skylark and her adoring parents is magical, and rewards anyone who overcomes its modest premise.
    New York Times, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • But despite having to rely on their depth way more than they’d like, the 49ers are 4-2 and tied for the NFC West lead.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
  • 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
  • Thailand is brimming with exceptional storytellers and untapped creative brilliance.
    Sara Merican, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Profoundness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profoundness. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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