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
What looks like profundity might be vacancy, dressed in good tailoring and received in silence.
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arkansasonline.com, 10 July 2025
Everything is Going to Be Alright offers a fresh perspective on contemporary art, blending humor and profundity to create an engaging environment that resonates with audiences of all ages.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
The mood is a mix of ironic and sincere in equal measure, with plenty of pastiche and a heavy appreciation for the profundity of cultural detritus.
—Savannah Sobrevilla, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 10 July 2025
Everything is Going to Be Alright offers a fresh perspective on contemporary art, blending humor and profundity to create an engaging environment that resonates with audiences of all ages.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
The mood is a mix of ironic and sincere in equal measure, with plenty of pastiche and a heavy appreciation for the profundity of cultural detritus.
—Savannah Sobrevilla, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profundity
Noun
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Breeze Basketball Club and Hive Basketball Club will add 12 players to rosters, while six additional athletes will enter a season-long development pool aimed at strengthening depth and competitiveness.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Young has shown true flashes of brilliance.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Eternal Aura reflects the brilliance of Black creativity that cannot be dimmed, evolving through every drape, print, and body, a glow that endures across generations.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Profundity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profundity. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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