profound

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The scandal has had profound repercussions on Malaysian politics.

From BBC

Set in 1869, it's a thrilling and profound tale of secret personal ambition set against the backdrop of colonialist expansion.

From BBC

He described the new archbishop's appointment as "a profound split, profound breaking point".

From BBC

Initially, “Father Mother Sister Brother” appears to be similar, but there’s a cumulative power to the movie, which won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, that reveals a subtle but profound thematic undercurrent.

From Los Angeles Times

“Betty has made a profound impact on the National Park Service and the way we carry out our mission,” said Charles “Chuck” Sams, former director of the Park Service, when she retired.

From Los Angeles Times