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as in esoteric
difficult for one of ordinary knowledge or intelligence to understand
a profound observation about good and evil that few listeners fully grasped
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as in intense
extreme in degree, power, or effect
a profound silence fell over the audience after the last note had sounded
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as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
a profound dislike of frauds and phonies
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as in deep
extending far downward
with eyes wide with disbelief, the explorers made their way through a canyon more profound than any they had ever imagined
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Her work reflects the complex layers of Bermuda’s past, utilizing collective memory from activists, historians, political figures and other local artists to offer a profound reflection on the forces that have shaped the island’s spirit and resilience.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024
Inside the absurd, surprisingly profound new ‘Housewives’ Nov. 18, 2020
Reality TV can be a lot of things — a bid for attention, a cash grab.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
However, Rob is soon drawn into the intrigues of the royal court and must fight once more—for the lives of his patients, for the recognition of his work, and against a new and profound challenge: the suffering of the human soul.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
There is a fantastically zany song about the Rainbow Bridge—a kind of mythical gateway to heaven for pets and their owners—which turns unexpectedly profound on its reprise late in the show, and a delightfully counterintuitive number about ghosts and the afterlife.
—Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2024
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024
Inside the absurd, surprisingly profound new ‘Housewives’ Nov. 18, 2020
Reality TV can be a lot of things — a bid for attention, a cash grab.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
However, Rob is soon drawn into the intrigues of the royal court and must fight once more—for the lives of his patients, for the recognition of his work, and against a new and profound challenge: the suffering of the human soul.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
There is a fantastically zany song about the Rainbow Bridge—a kind of mythical gateway to heaven for pets and their owners—which turns unexpectedly profound on its reprise late in the show, and a delightfully counterintuitive number about ghosts and the afterlife.
—Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2024
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One of London’s most iconic esoteric shops, Watkins, has an entire section dedicated to cards, while Treadwell’s, another destination store for the occult, makes a trade out of unusual or collectable second-hand decks.Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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To that end, Bach often pursued esoteric symbolism and numerology, with vocal lines crossing in the music when Christ is mentioned, and the like.Jan Swafford, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
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First, on capital allocation, the company has been spending on increasing capacity in an intense pursuit of growth at any cost.Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2024
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Both have been the subject of intense criticism from Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee for accepting gifts from wealthy Republicans.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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For the occasion, Biles opted for a floral and sheer dress courtesy of Galia Lahav.Julia Teti, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
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Zoë Kravitz surely isn’t ready to hang up the sheer looks that have become the bread and butter of her wardrobe.Alice Newbold, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
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The treatment begins with deep breaths and a mini sound bath to settle the senses.Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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The O'Keeffe's Healthy Feet Night Treatment Foot Cream is a rich, heavy-duty formula of shea butter, glycerin, and deep conditioning oils your heels have been waiting for.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
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Perhaps the intensive parent is not always the most reliable narrator.Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2024
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The following year, the government released an intensive plan of countermeasures including a 24/7 consultation service and the expansion of counseling and social work programs.Jessie Yeung, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
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In just a matter of days, the viral clip has amassed more than 1,650 comments on TikTok, as many people praised Diana's unconditional love.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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But continuing to search for unconditional love may be a set-up for disappointment.Myisha Battle, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
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There's no Democrat in the race, technically, as Fischer is fending off a fierce challenge from independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn, a union leader.Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
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But he’s also made one of his most satisfying movie movies to date by centering the experiences of three (and eventually four) fierce women, rather than his usual brooding men.Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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The two campaigns’ robust travel schedules are a result in part of the race’s utter unpredictability — and the extreme closeness of the polling in many states.Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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In his new memoir Sonny Boy, Pacino reminisces on the making of the 1990 comic strip adaptation with utter fondness.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Profound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profound. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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