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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
If Nebraska had not landed Davila, concern would exist about depth at QB.
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Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Check out the snappers swimming around Tarpon Hole, which reaches a depth of 55 feet, or explore the the wreckage of Pollokshields.
—Sandy Allen, AFAR Media, 10 Jan. 2025
The rash of injuries the last three years as been the major factor in the lack of depth.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2025
Young right-handers Landon Knack and Bobby Miller will provide depth.
—Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Check out the snappers swimming around Tarpon Hole, which reaches a depth of 55 feet, or explore the the wreckage of Pollokshields.
—Sandy Allen, AFAR Media, 10 Jan. 2025
The rash of injuries the last three years as been the major factor in the lack of depth.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2025
Young right-handers Landon Knack and Bobby Miller will provide depth.
—Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for depth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depth
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Johnson earned his grand debut in a promo last month that teased Dylan as a new staffer who’s incapable of writing good material for host John Mulaney, which was followed by an actual sketch on December 7 of the musician spewing profundities on the red carpet for A Complete Unknown.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
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Whatever profundity the original had has been emptied out, and the new material is particularly enervating.Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 14 June 2024
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The global energy landscape is in the midst of a transformation, driven by accelerating climate goals, technological innovation, and shifting geopolitical dynamics.Robert Rapier, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Daniels is in the midst of perhaps the greatest rookie quarterback season in history.Ben Standig, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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The United States’ postwar political identity has vanished into the abyss of the ballot box.Ivan Krastev, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
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These were story worlds to add to the significance of being grounded, to know the tiny but integral scale of your belonging in a timeless culture of country, while staring into the abyss of the world.Alexis Wright, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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When combined with cloud ERP, business AI can bring decision-making, process optimization, and customer experiences to new heights.Peter Pluim, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The building code has gradually acknowledged its existence but still limits its height to 85 feet (about eight stories).Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 Jan. 2025
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That compares with a bigger drop of 3.9% in November and 2.3% in October.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
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During the fight, four drops from the pitcher fell on Earth, in Prayagraj, Nashik, Haridwar and Ujjain, which host the festival in rotation.Aishwarya S Iyer, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
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And anyone can acknowledge the author’s brilliance.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 13 Jan. 2025
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The gold reflects the enduring nature of existence, while the diamonds symbolize the moments of brilliance and joy that make life precious.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Look at Shorr’s photo of a trio of bridesmaids pressed together on the car’s back bench, having a drink in the middle of the afternoon, relaxing on their way to the reception.Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2025
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Dillingham sprinted and pointed them back to the middle of the field, where both teams congregated, and then approached three players sitting on the bench and did the same.Doug Haller, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Slip beneath the wash plate (the central piece at the bottom of the tub).Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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My one complaint about the original was that the bottom of the controllers dug into my palms.Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Depth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depth. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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