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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
Noun
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This small strip of land in the midst of the lagoon weaves old stories and is a precious natural environment.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
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Eris will no longer litter in the midst of conversation with others.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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In four lines, the poetry soars and plummets, travels up into the cosmos and back down into the abyss.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2025
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There is the abyss of self-doubt and insecurity on one hand, the desire to create something unique and universally admired on the other, and jealousy and envy in the middle.—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Consider height: Male individuals are, on average, about 8 percent taller than female ones.—
Agustín Fuentes,
Scientific American,
25 Feb. 2025
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Gilbert has more height and is listed at 6-7 and 233 pounds, while Schott is 6-3 and 215 pounds.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
24 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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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
Noun
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Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers Live | Stream on Fubo with NBA League Pass With Doncic's elite playmaking and scoring ability combined with LeBron's all-around brilliance, the Lakers instantly became one of the most entertaining teams in the league.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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Over the past decade, she's added a range of characters to her repertoire that attest to her brilliance and versatility.—
Christian John Wikane,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Sarah Catherine is on my birth certificate, and then Campbell is my middle, followed by Hook, my last name.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
24 Feb. 2025
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My impression today—shared by many faculty members—is that young America has moved back toward the middle in terms of their work ethic, commitment to free speech, and belief in non-discriminatory competition.—
John Rau,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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At the bottom of Instacart’s rankings are arrabiata (.9%), spicy tomato (.1%) and puttanesca (.02%).—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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There's a Lawrenceville location, too. ☕️ Pro tip: Sip slowly to avoid a mouthful of finely ground sludge at the bottom of the cup.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Depth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depth. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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