depth

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as in deepness
distance measured from the top to the bottom of something be sure to check the depth of the water before diving off the dock

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as in midst
the most intense or characteristic phase of something I was in the depths of profound thought when I was interrupted

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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 Each of these artists brings their own unique background, perspective, and incredible depth of talent to the project. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025 For Black fashion, Wales Bonner represents intellectual and artistic depth, proving that design can be both rigorous scholarship and radical style. Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025 In the book, Harrold goes in depth about his experience with the royal family. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025 What is the depth of their crew? Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for depth
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Noun
  • The show is serious about the barely exceptional lives of unremarkable American kids, finding profundity by treating these crossroads in life with care and nuance, not as petty problems.
    Greta Rainbow, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
  • From beach books to profundity, long-form fiction opened minds and shrank the world.
    Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The second came in the midst of a dominant stretch by Cleveland’s defense.
    Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • In the midst of feeling helpless, Kate said an idea took shape to commemorate the victims.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Reviews were mixed at the time, but that deep-dive into the widening mental abyss of a hypochondriac playwright (played by Philip Seymour Hoffman) has only grown in esteem over time.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Some vociferously insist that nobody of their right mind would ever fall into the AI psychosis abyss.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Heeled mules are the ideal way to take both your style and your feet (literally) to new heights.
    Amber Cardullo, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Recently, however, both teams have elevated themselves to greater heights.
    Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • According to Champo, apply three to four drops onto the fingertips and massage where needed.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The most severe drop was in press freedom when compared with five years ago, but the indicator for the credibility of elections was at its lowest in 30 years.
    Matthew Tostevin John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Young has shown true flashes of brilliance.
    Mike Kaye September 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Eternal Aura reflects the brilliance of Black creativity that cannot be dimmed, evolving through every drape, print, and body, a glow that endures across generations.
    Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Moore attempted to catch a pass from quarterback Caleb Wiliams over the middle of the field, when he was pulled down by defenders.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The swells will continue to build and increase along east-facing shorelines through the middle of the week, the hurricane center warned.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But the name on the bottom of the letter didn’t belong to a law firm.
    Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The Marlins scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth.
    Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Depth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depth. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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