as in depth
the quality of being great in extent (as of insight)
a philosopher who is widely respected for the profundity of her thinking
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Recent Examples of profundity
Being a mother and having a mother are also two of the most profound experiences a person can have, and profundity is rarely uncomplicated.
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Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 7 May 2025
Ozon goes from virtue-signaling to unsentimental profundity.
—Armond White, National Review, 11 Apr. 2025
Consider the way the universe was formed, the majesty of towering mountain peaks, how blood moves through the body, how mathematical formulas and geometric shapes can reveal hidden beauty in their simplicity and profundity.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Multiplicity occasionally, almost accidentally, grasps at profundities about work-life balance that Severance would explore using a more innovative sci-fi premise decades later.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
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Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 7 May 2025
Ozon goes from virtue-signaling to unsentimental profundity.
—Armond White, National Review, 11 Apr. 2025
Consider the way the universe was formed, the majesty of towering mountain peaks, how blood moves through the body, how mathematical formulas and geometric shapes can reveal hidden beauty in their simplicity and profundity.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Multiplicity occasionally, almost accidentally, grasps at profundities about work-life balance that Severance would explore using a more innovative sci-fi premise decades later.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profundity
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Established some 30 years ago, all three companies boast a depth of experience, sprawling facilities and multiple sound stages, with RCN claiming the largest in Latin America.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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From ultra-aged single malts to award-winning blends, this year’s medalists showcase the depth, complexity and craftsmanship that define world-class scotch whisky.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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After thinking of it as a separate musical idea, Moody realized that the character’s endless curiosity and moments of brilliance were at his heart.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
25 July 2025
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Yet, individual brilliance means little without collaboration.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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“Profundity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profundity. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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