Synonyms of in-depth
: covering many or all important points of a subject : comprehensive, thorough
an in-depth study
in-depth news coverage
… recently launched a podcast designed to take a more in-depth look at certain topics on his show.Jamie Friedlander
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Examples of in-depth in a Sentence

an in-depth report on the issue of violence in popular entertainment
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Finally, utilize TikTok for in-depth company research before interviews, examining company pages, employee content, and customer feedback to formulate informed questions and assess cultural fit. Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Sign up for The Sports Desk newsletter for more in-depth World Cup coverage. Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 1 July 2026 The Times claimed top honors in the in-depth reporting category, winning first, second and third place. Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Catch up on Select's in-depth coverage of personal finance, tech and tools, wellness and more, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date. Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for in-depth

Word History

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in-depth was in 1957

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“In-depth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-depth. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

in-depth

adjective
(ˌ)in-ˌdepth
: covering many or all important points : thorough
an in-depth investigation
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