IN-DEPTH Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

in-depth

adjective

(ˈ)in-ˈdepth

Definition of in-depth

as in comprehensive

covering everything or all important points an in-depth report on the issue of violence in popular entertainment

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Recent Examples of in-depth Department representatives met with city council members during weekly budget hearings to present in-depth budget reports and answer questions from councilors. — Gabriel Brito, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Aug. 2026 Check our in-depth Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ review. — Paul Brett, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The full list and an in-depth explanation of the ranking’s methodology can be found on Time magazine’s website. — Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Aneri Pattani is a senior correspondent at KFF Health News, a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues. — Aneri Pattani — Kff Health News, STAT, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in-depth

Recent Examples of Synonyms for in-depth

Adjective

The town is now essentially a real-world study for scientists, after comprehensive data was gathered over a year back in 2007.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
Problems with standardized assessments The most comprehensive measure of adult literacy levels is the Survey of Adult Skills, which is part of a larger international assessment known as the PIAAC.

— Jennifer D. Kobrin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of comprehensive

Adjective

The author specifically praised Reficco over her thorough research on epilepsy in an effort to offer an authentic portrayal.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Lawsuits have accused Lyft of failing to perform more thorough background checks on prospective drivers, maintaining in-car surveillance and enforcing zero-tolerance policies against drivers.

— Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of thorough

Adjective

Chinese state media, including the Communist Party's flagship newspaper, People's Daily, gave extensive coverage to Xi's encounters with other visiting leaders on Tuesday, but made no mention of the meeting with Pezeshkian.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Neal's research includes extensive work on female astronauts.

— Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of extensive

Adjective

In the current setup, teams select players that other teams leave unprotected and then must carry that player on their big-league roster for a full year.

— Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
That income limit is a cliff — earning a dollar over the limit generally means paying the full, unsubsidized premium.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of full

Adjective

Hongqi’s researchers reportedly had to address the sensitivity of perovskite materials to water, oxygen, and ultraviolet radiation, while also adapting the photovoltaic layer to the curved glass surface of the panoramic roof.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
In contrast, Roman acts like a wide-angle panoramic camera, which is designed to capture large portions of the universe without losing much detail.

— Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026