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
Infant formula is also highly regulated, presenting any new entrant with a labyrinth of hoops to jump through.
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Alisha Haridasani Gupta, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Outdoors, there’s a small meditative labyrinth and an ongoing partnership with Art on Doors.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
Once again navigating a labyrinth of corruption and bad behavior inside contemporary Egypt, writer-director Tarik Saleh delivers another solid, thought-provoking thriller with Eagles of the Republic.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
American Gothic Antiques is the best place to step back in time, with a labyrinth of connected rooms showcasing vintage glassware, books, toys, and artwork, and Minnesota Made sells clothing and gifts related to the state.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2025
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Alisha Haridasani Gupta, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Outdoors, there’s a small meditative labyrinth and an ongoing partnership with Art on Doors.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
Once again navigating a labyrinth of corruption and bad behavior inside contemporary Egypt, writer-director Tarik Saleh delivers another solid, thought-provoking thriller with Eagles of the Republic.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
American Gothic Antiques is the best place to step back in time, with a labyrinth of connected rooms showcasing vintage glassware, books, toys, and artwork, and Minnesota Made sells clothing and gifts related to the state.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for labyrinth
maze
Noun
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The Las Vegas location will open with four haunted mazes.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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The locations are based on Universal’s successful Halloween Horror Nights in Florida and California, which feature elaborate haunted houses and mazes.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2025
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“Labyrinth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labyrinth. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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