as in depth
the quality of being great in extent (as of insight)
a philosopher who is widely respected for the profundity of her thinking
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Recent Examples of profundity
Even as his Reddit-haunting admirers still parse his lyrics for hidden meanings, his spirit surely looks down on them with wry amusement at his fans’ unending search for profundity.
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Alexander Larman, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
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
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
That’s got all the enticing ripples of profundity and still, to make a manifesto of it is risky.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
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Alexander Larman, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
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
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
That’s got all the enticing ripples of profundity and still, to make a manifesto of it is risky.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profundity
Noun
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Briny notes—think olives, capers, and anchovies—bring depth, while umami-rich ingredients like mushrooms, aged cheeses, miso, and soy sauce add a satisfying savoriness that lingers.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Boston Celtics are adding some frontline depth for the playoff run, agreeing Tuesday to acquire former Orlando Magic guard Nikola Vucevic from the Chicago Bulls for former Edgewater standout guard Anfernee Simons, a person with knowledge of the pending trade said.—
Tim Reynolds,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Basketball brilliance turned this frigid afternoon into a hot Fudd Sunday.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Melissa Ruggieri The emerging brilliance of Olivia Dean was not only recognized by Grammy voters, who awarded her best new artist, but by legendary music mogul Clive Davis.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Profundity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profundity. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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