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
None of us can know the profoundness of their loss.
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Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profoundness
Noun
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The earthquake's epicenter was located approximately 11 miles east-southeast of Johannesburg and occurred at a depth of just 1 mile.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Once they’re located, digging to reach them can take minutes to an hour, depending on the depth of the snow.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Regardless of whether Arthur Agee and William Gates become the next Jordan — or even the next Isiah Thomas — their lives wind up far more interesting than potential glory, with unexpected developments achieving a profundity few scripts ever could have.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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There is probably an existential shock, and the profundity of that shock is probably not yet understood.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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And the 1932 prize was Langmuir's moment - the system’s recognition of one of its own and the public affirmation of a man who had always believed in his own brilliance.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
26 Feb. 2026
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Whether your baubles are gold, silver, diamond, or costume jewelry, here’s how to clean rings to maintain their brilliance and condition over time.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Profoundness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profoundness. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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