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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 recent document dump exposed the depth of ties between Mountbatten-Windsor and Epstein, revealing more unsavory details that have jolted the royal family, including an allegation that the former prince sent trade reports to Epstein in 2010.
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Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The décor lends an air of sophisticated swagger, but the vibe is all elegance, with a wine list of uncommon depth and originality, especially in a cocktail-loving city.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Fontainebleau’s restaurants have added specificity and depth to the dining scene in Las Vegas, and most diners here know Evan Funke from his reputation as renowned chef and traditional pasta maker in Los Angeles, having dined at his Bucato, Felix Trattoria, and Hollywood’s Mother Wolf.
—Andrea Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
The lack of frontcourt depth with Jalen Smith sidelined has forced him to size back up to the four despite his (and the Bulls’) preference of playing at the three.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The décor lends an air of sophisticated swagger, but the vibe is all elegance, with a wine list of uncommon depth and originality, especially in a cocktail-loving city.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Fontainebleau’s restaurants have added specificity and depth to the dining scene in Las Vegas, and most diners here know Evan Funke from his reputation as renowned chef and traditional pasta maker in Los Angeles, having dined at his Bucato, Felix Trattoria, and Hollywood’s Mother Wolf.
—Andrea Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
The lack of frontcourt depth with Jalen Smith sidelined has forced him to size back up to the four despite his (and the Bulls’) preference of playing at the three.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depth
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There is probably an existential shock, and the profundity of that shock is probably not yet understood.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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With Infinite Jest the concept of the cover is not to suggest any specific theme or symbol, but rather the scope and profundity of the book itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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That gives Bhusri a solid chunk of time to see if a cofounder in the CEO seat can have an impact on the stock price in the midst of an AI tidal wave.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The union is currently in the midst of negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on a successor agreement that would build on the previous deal.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Darnold, still just 28, is back from the abyss and ascending.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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An existentialist peers into the abyss and feels a shiver of possibility, the freedom to be anything.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The ball of the shoe to the heel has a tapered height, with the heel reaching three inches for a little extra thickness.—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Yabusele is a 6-foot-7 forward who makes up for a slight lack of height with a powerful frame and aggressive approach around the basket.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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But gold prices have been extraordinary volatile, smashing through record highs before posting their biggest single-day drop on record last month.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Sharp drops hit Wall Street on Thursday as technology stocks fell and bitcoin plunged again to roughly half its record price set last fall.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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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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The scene eventually grew into a full-on block party in the middle of Levi's Stadium.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
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In the modern game, where so much emphasis out of possession is on forcing opponents wide and stopping them from playing through the middle of the pitch, space often opens up on the flanks.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Spanxsmooth Swim styles will include string bikini tops and bottoms, a bandeau bikini top, and a scoop-neck one-piece.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Neodymium is a rare earth, one of the minerals near the bottom of the periodic table that are crucial for everyday life.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Depth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depth. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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