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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 earthquake's epicenter was roughly 5 miles northwest of Yosemite Lakes and occurred at a depth of 3 miles.
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Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
In that space, where listening meets understanding, the practice of care may continue to find its depth.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The Horned Frogs have plenty of depth at center and at guard with the arrival of Wooten, Hines and Williams.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
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Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
In that space, where listening meets understanding, the practice of care may continue to find its depth.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The Horned Frogs have plenty of depth at center and at guard with the arrival of Wooten, Hines and Williams.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depth
Noun
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When the profundity of the moment resists words, only the physical release of emotions will do.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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His practical advice fares better than both his theories and his pallid attempts at profundity.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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At a time when the Dolphins are in the midst of a culture change, one where Miami wants to clearly get tougher, the front office believes that Johnson can come in and help further build that out.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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But that newspaper was this bright, shining moment in the midst of a lot of very dark research.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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To lose your home, your native land, that’s like falling from a bridge into a huge abyss with no way back.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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There’s a parallel universe where possibly one of the greatest songs of all time, and definitely the best song ever written about the boys being back in town, was squandered off into the abyss of record-store crates and never given a chance to shine.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The documentary chronicled the height of outlaw country, which saw Coe in good company — Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Steve Earle, and the Charlie Daniels Band are also featured.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cut up to half the sedge's height in early spring to thin it out.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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After a tough 2025 that saw revenue drop and its Woodspin joint venture with Suzano fall apart, the Finnish fiber maker has spent the past year regrouping.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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With Leeds not playing in the league last weekend, and three of the other at-risk teams winning, Opta’s supercomputer has stayed strong on the current projections for those who are most likely to face the drop.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Based on a 1983 novel by Sapienza, Fuori is marked by Martone’s characteristically elegant dramatization, performed and embodied with an entrancing brilliance by a never-better Golino.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Some are good, some are less so, but nothing quite compares to the quiet, consistent brilliance of Japanese skincare.—
Anita Bhagwandas,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Stylistically, Bernard’s run-after-catch skills, ability to work the middle of the field and pro-ready skill set should mesh with a (potential) Mike McCarthy-Aaron Rodgers offense.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Andrés Chaparro hit a grounder back up the middle, but Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery made a diving stop and then threw to first, where Munetaka Murakami had an impressive scoop as the Oswego East graduate got out of the inning without allowing a run.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Be sure to use the slider at the bottom of the page if their answers don’t fit the screen on your device.—
Mark Dee
April 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
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Take the time to scan from top to bottom, and don’t be afraid to gently move items aside.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Depth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depth. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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