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
That’s got all the enticing ripples of profundity and still, to make a manifesto of it is risky.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
And yet, Einstein’s key insights, and the profundity of special relativity, were lauded and marveled at by even the physicists who had discovered the transformations previously.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
Despite the political specificity of the family history unearthed here, the script presumes a level of profundity that’s just not there in the movie’s ponderous silences and woozy montages.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2025
Lockwood says she’s often asked about her ability to toggle literary voice on a dime, ricocheting, like an elementary school PhD candidate, between potty humor and profundity.
—Eric Olson
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
And yet, Einstein’s key insights, and the profundity of special relativity, were lauded and marveled at by even the physicists who had discovered the transformations previously.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
Despite the political specificity of the family history unearthed here, the script presumes a level of profundity that’s just not there in the movie’s ponderous silences and woozy montages.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2025
Lockwood says she’s often asked about her ability to toggle literary voice on a dime, ricocheting, like an elementary school PhD candidate, between potty humor and profundity.
—Eric Olson
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 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 7 Feb. 2026.
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