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
For Twitty, the book’s profoundness resides between the lines.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profoundness
Noun
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One challenge was how to use the Knicks' depth by tinkering with his rotation.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Its natural indigo project in Turkey reflects its commitment to reducing chemical impact while preserving the authenticity and depth of traditional denim aesthetics.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto let a day’s stroll linger into profundity, the twilight dimming and human connection brewing in all its possibilities.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Love Island had shifted what had previously been an unshakable self-identification and stumbled into comic profundity.—
Anna Peele,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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This month, San Francisco Opera returns to Richard Strauss’s 1909 take on Greek tragedy with a score that reflects the composer’s brilliance in an enduring thriller.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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You’re known for your brilliance and hyper-logical mind, but your nervous system is screaming right now.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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“Profoundness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profoundness. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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