as in depth
the quality of being great in extent (as of insight)
we were struck by the profoundness of his observations on the ultimate meaning of life
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At a depth of close to 50m but clearly visible to divers in the blue Antalyan sea was the ship’s cargo, scattered across the seabed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026 -
Wagner was deeply involved in the storylines of her character, working closely with the show's creator, Kenneth Johnson, to ensure her character had depth and interesting storylines.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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But the film's profundity lies in its understanding that the thief, like so much of postwar Italy’s working class, is in the same boat as Antonio.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Dec. 2025
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Then again, this mood piece of monumental profundity and grace does the exact same thing for its viewers.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
12 Nov. 2025
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As Amadeus’ brilliance continues to flourish in spite of his personal demons, a questionable reputation and skepticism from the conservative court, Salieri becomes increasingly tormented by this apparent divine gift.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2026
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With brilliance and connection at her core, the ship was created to give all guests the freedom to vacation their very own way – offering the chance to exhale, connect and effortlessly escape into the moment.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Profoundness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profoundness. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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