profoundness

noun

Definition of profoundnessnext
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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Recent Examples of profoundness As a result of that, there’s a profoundness to their relationship. — Matt Minton, Variety, 20 July 2026 For Twitty, the book’s profoundness resides between the lines. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026 None of us can know the profoundness of their loss. — Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
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  1. depth
  2. profundity
  3. brilliance
Noun
  • Biggest concern Wide receiver The Eagles’ reconfigured wide receiver depth chart was hard to ascertain this summer with DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon missing three weeks of team drills.
    — Zach Berman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The earthquake's epicenter was about 2 miles south-southeast of Compton and occurred at a depth of 8 miles.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of depth
Noun
  • Affleck is clearly trying for something closer to poetry here, hoping the film’s visual splendor and its heightened dialogue would convey profundity.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
  • But, as always, Morris finds profundity in unexpected places.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of profundity
Noun
  • Marcus King has the keen ability to balance technical brilliance with authenticity, gratitude and honesty.
    — John D. Luerssen, SPIN, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Osorio has shown individual brilliance and star quality, but at a lower level and different style of division than the Premier League.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of brilliance

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“Profoundness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profoundness. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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