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

In its comprehensive plan, the city of Eagle identifies the BLM land Bobo is cleaning up as a major component of the Foothills, calling for public lands to be incorporated into a larger open-space and wildlife-corridor network.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026
MacGregor has signed contracts with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard to supply comprehensive roll-on/roll-off equipment for the two vessels, marking one of its most extensive scopes for roll-on/roll-off passenger ferries to date.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of comprehensive

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

The Irish Examiner spoke with a young crafter who described cooking alongside knitting and crochet as some of her most mindful time, because the activities require her full attention.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Parking at Ventura Harbor is free Monday through Thursday, and $10 for a full-day pass Friday through Sunday and on major holidays.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 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