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as in profundity
the quality of being great in extent (as of insight)
the depth of the poet's understanding of human nature has given his works a timeless appeal
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as in abyss
the lowest point or level
the author describes how she slowly rose from the depth of her depression
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as in height
the most extreme or advanced point
even in the depth of the Great Depression people never lost hope
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Recent Examples of depth
The trio of Green, Butler, and guard Stephen Curry should give the Warriors a fighting chance, but the depth around them may not be enough.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
Also key is the quality and depth of its local talent and technician pool.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
That account draws us in with a depth that’s missing from the succession of hamster-wheel scenes in which Vera scuttles around town in her go-go boots and mini-skirt and shearling coat to remedy one fresh crisis or another.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
Intensely sensitive, idealistic, and craving depth in nearly every conversation, a Gemini and a Pisces are meant to be like oil and water.
—Maya Layne, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
Also key is the quality and depth of its local talent and technician pool.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
That account draws us in with a depth that’s missing from the succession of hamster-wheel scenes in which Vera scuttles around town in her go-go boots and mini-skirt and shearling coat to remedy one fresh crisis or another.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
Intensely sensitive, idealistic, and craving depth in nearly every conversation, a Gemini and a Pisces are meant to be like oil and water.
—Maya Layne, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depth
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Beyond the profundities of Trump’s motivations, Stan also set out to master the basics — the stare, the accent, the walk, the rhythm.—
Marc Tracy,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2025
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Their building of the groove is a lesson in simplicity and profundity, the whole greater than its parts.—
Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
24 Jan. 2025
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In the midst of this, Larson also has a healthy rivalry brewing with Christopher Bell, as both frequently find themselves in exciting finishes on dirt tracks and other formats.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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In the midst of the presentation, the Guatemalan singer-songwriter shared life anecdotes, the album’s creative process, and even his dream of owning a bar in New York City.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
8 Feb. 2025
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But as anybody working as a music creator knows, creating the music is only the start in a series of dancing monkey chores to make sure my work doesn’t disappear into the abyss.—
Kay Hanley,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Feb. 2025
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With the death of our local paper, where will local citizens get the information needed to keep us from a dark abyss where lies become truth and truth becomes lies?—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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The Russian envoy’s comments are the latest sign of deepening ties between the two countries, which have recently reached heights unseen since the Cold War.—
Edward Szekeres,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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The follow-up, Monster Hunter Wilds ($69.99), is poised to take the addictive monster-hunting gameplay to greater heights with an expansive and highly dynamic world, refined weapon abilities, and new context-sensitive special attacks.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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Some states have experienced drops at the pumps, while in others, the cost of gas has increased.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Feb. 2025
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But on the third drop, the steel plates of what looked like a submarine flashed into view.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Feb. 2025
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Unfortunately, none of the Mid-Day Mouth’s colleagues publicly recognized the brilliance of their interviewing skills.—
Bob Raissman,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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But nobody sets the tempo, orchestrates and measures the brilliance of Hansi Flick’s team more than Pedri, who signed a contract extension until 2030 last week.—
Pol Ballús,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Lamar stood in the middle of a flag that was divided into two sides, each of which had their backs turned to each other at one point.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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So what’s a flower farm doing in the middle of inner city Chicago?—
Martha Shade,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Recalled products can include specific can codes and best-if-used-by dates at the bottom of the cans, and UPC numbers listed in the notice here.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2025
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More specifically, the two gatekeepers are tasked with preventing whatever evil lurks at the bottom of the ravine from getting out into the world.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Depth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depth. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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