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
Fielder wants to show you all its silly nonsense by pulling a bunch of silly nonsense — and yet, at the same time, squeeze out some actual profundity.
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Scott Tobias, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
Being a mother and having a mother are also two of the most profound experiences a person can have, and profundity is rarely uncomplicated.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 7 May 2025
Ozon goes from virtue-signaling to unsentimental profundity.
—Armond White, National Review, 11 Apr. 2025
Consider the way the universe was formed, the majesty of towering mountain peaks, how blood moves through the body, how mathematical formulas and geometric shapes can reveal hidden beauty in their simplicity and profundity.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Scott Tobias, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
Being a mother and having a mother are also two of the most profound experiences a person can have, and profundity is rarely uncomplicated.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 7 May 2025
Ozon goes from virtue-signaling to unsentimental profundity.
—Armond White, National Review, 11 Apr. 2025
Consider the way the universe was formed, the majesty of towering mountain peaks, how blood moves through the body, how mathematical formulas and geometric shapes can reveal hidden beauty in their simplicity and profundity.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profundity
Noun
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The series combines puppetry, animation and local landscapes to offer unique storytelling with cultural depth.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
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The Broncos showed their roster depth, racking up 562 offensive yards and holding the Cardinals to 135.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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He’s done a fair imitation of Brown, whose brilliance in 1998 helped to create Petco Park. Before Thursday, the Padres were a good but flawed team, one that stood 11 games above .500 and trailed the Dodgers by three games in the National League West race.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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The new leader is Kenyatta Jackson Jr., who has been waiting in the wings for his chance to step up and has shown flashes of brilliance, albeit in limited snaps.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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“Profundity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profundity. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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