profound

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"The disappointment is profound, but the country is not only disappointed but almost disillusioned. It's as if a new generation no longer knows what it means to cheer for their country."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

"The fact that it was a human behind that lens made that picture so much more profound and changed the way we thought of our own home," she says.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“What we heard in many discussions is that this is something that is much more profound, and it is going to take much longer periods,” Pascual said.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

That reflects his profound lack of intellectual curiosity.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

“What a deep and profound thought, Ben. I bet no one else has ever said that before,” Mary Anne said.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy