as in depth
the quality of being great in extent (as of insight)
we were struck by the profoundness of his observations on the ultimate meaning of life
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Noun
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Although The Last of Us drags viewers through the emotional depths of the human experience, none go through it quite possibly as much as star Pedro Pascal.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2025 -
Auburn had 26 points in the paint before halftime, definitively diminishing any depth advantage Florida had in the frontcourt.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Multiplicity occasionally, almost accidentally, grasps at profundities about work-life balance that Severance would explore using a more innovative sci-fi premise decades later.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2025
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In quieter moments, which are few and far between, the narrative holds subtle profundity on using empathy as a weapon, breaking the cycle of poor parenting, overcoming childhood trauma and turning a bad situation into a brighter one.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2025
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The prevailing impression — reinforced by the disastrous display against Argentina this week — was of a team adrift, occasionally bailed out by individual brilliance but fundamentally nowhere near the level required.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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This robust local structure not only nurtures individual brilliance but also reinforces team unity and tactical awareness on the international stage.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Profoundness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profoundness. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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