Definition of labyrinthnext
as in maze
a confusing and complicated arrangement of passages we eventually realized that we were lost in the labyrinth of hallways in the museum

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Recent Examples of labyrinth There have been no new signs indicating where the missing miners are in the underground labyrinth of narrow tunnels, Cuesta told ABC News on Wednesday morning. Aicha El Hammar Castano, ABC News, 3 June 2026 Discover the labyrinth, a quiet space dedicated to meditation and mindfulness. Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 28 May 2026 The hotel comprises a labyrinth of historic and contemporary buildings, connected by leafy tropical gardens. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026 The pair helped the sick find medicine and guided others through the labyrinth of municipal bureaucracy. Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for labyrinth
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maze
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  • There, the airport features 247 restaurants and cafes, 16 lounges, and plenty to explore in the Jewel, including the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, an impressive hedge maze, and more.
    Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
  • Beneath the home, contractors found a maze of aging plumbing.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026

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“Labyrinth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labyrinth. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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