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
When the profundity of the moment resists words, only the physical release of emotions will do.
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Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
His practical advice fares better than both his theories and his pallid attempts at profundity.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
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
With Infinite Jest the concept of the cover is not to suggest any specific theme or symbol, but rather the scope and profundity of the book itself.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
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Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
His practical advice fares better than both his theories and his pallid attempts at profundity.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
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
With Infinite Jest the concept of the cover is not to suggest any specific theme or symbol, but rather the scope and profundity of the book itself.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profundity
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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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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“Profundity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profundity. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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