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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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The earthquake’s shallow depth also allowed it to be felt across a wide region of the country, including Caracas, where residents reported intense shaking that forced evacuations from residential buildings, offices and shopping centers.
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The Sacramento Kings acquired their point guard of the future and made a trade to improve their wing depth on the first day of the NBA draft.
Noun
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Perhaps not even his cautious approach can shackle the brilliance of this squad.
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His individual brilliance translated to team success, as Manchester City won a continental treble (victories in the Premier League championship; the Football Association (FA) Cup, England’s annual knockout tournament; and the Champions League) for the first time.
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“Profundity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profundity. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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