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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 depths of the ocean where deep-sea mining would take place have been untouched for millennia.
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Justin Worland, Time, 5 June 2025
Trained Individuals People who train to increase their breath-holding abilities, like free divers—people who swim or dive beneath the water’s surface to a considerable depth and without assistance from a breathing device–have reportedly been able to hold their breath for three minutes or longer.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
The sparkling waters of Biscayne Bay and our beaches, the tens of thousands of swimming pools – both public and private, and the murky depths of canals throughout our neighborhoods are just a few examples of the countless bodies of water that surround us and our children in South Florida.
—Natalia Zea, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
After Huge Game 2 Win Over Knicks Another issue has been the difference in depth.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
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Justin Worland, Time, 5 June 2025
Trained Individuals People who train to increase their breath-holding abilities, like free divers—people who swim or dive beneath the water’s surface to a considerable depth and without assistance from a breathing device–have reportedly been able to hold their breath for three minutes or longer.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
The sparkling waters of Biscayne Bay and our beaches, the tens of thousands of swimming pools – both public and private, and the murky depths of canals throughout our neighborhoods are just a few examples of the countless bodies of water that surround us and our children in South Florida.
—Natalia Zea, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
After Huge Game 2 Win Over Knicks Another issue has been the difference in depth.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depth
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Everything is Going to Be Alright offers a fresh perspective on contemporary art, blending humor and profundity to create an engaging environment that resonates with audiences of all ages.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Fielder wants to show you all its silly nonsense by pulling a bunch of silly nonsense — and yet, at the same time, squeeze out some actual profundity.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2025
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Before general manager Bill Zito took over ahead of the 2020-21 season, Florida was in the midst of a 23-year drought without winning a playoff series and had made the postseason just five times total in that span.—
Kaitlyn Pohly,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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Paramount, which is in the midst of trying to be acquired by Skydance Media, has entered into negotiations with Trump over a potential settlement, undermining the CBS News program in the process.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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And if left unchecked, the legal abyss can grow ever wider.—
Amanda Taub,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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She’s headed back into the abyss and that cycle of suffering and escape and return that’s moved and frustrated viewers across the years.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
27 May 2025
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Originally approved by the Florida Legislature in 2023, the Live Local Act allows mixed-use projects in commercial and industrial districts to exceed limits on local density and height zoning rules so long as developers set aside 40 percent of residential units for workforce housing.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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The attack comes as tensions have reached new heights over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.—
Jon Gambrell,
Christian Science Monitor,
13 June 2025
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The full-length leads during a packed frame of exciting new releases, as this Friday (June 6), includes drops from stars across genres — but none of them can quite compete with Wayne at the moment.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Tesla’s profits plummeted 71% over the first three months of the year, with reputation rankings showing a similarly precipitous drop amongst consumers.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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The brilliance of the formula is not just what it’s made with, but what it’s made without—there are no fillers, artificial additives, or preservatives.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
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That’s the point when individual brilliance is no longer enough.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Hamlin came from the middle, making a charge to the front, which resulted in an overtake at lap 197 of 200.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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Thousands of workers caught in middle of transit fiscal cliff talks Illinois lawmakers ended their spring legislative session without finding a way to plug the gaping $771 million budget gap facing the region’s mass transit systems next year.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2025
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The Orion constellation is at the bottom left, while Jupiter is just left of the center and Venus is on the far right.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
12 June 2025
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In the first game, the Dodgers and Astros were tied 2-2 going into the bottom of the 10th.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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“Depth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depth. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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