How to Use complexity in a Sentence

complexity

noun
  • He was impressed by the complexity of the music.
  • He doesn't grasp the complexity of the situation.
  • The diagram illustrates the complexity of the cell's structure.
  • But that cloak of complexity wasn’t hard to see though.
    Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Even Marley, whom the film is smart enough not to strip of complexity, can feel flat at times.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Feb. 2024
  • The first part of his book focuses on the complexities of caring for Jonathan.
    Cathy Free, Washington Post, 1 Jan. 2024
  • Since it was launched into space, images from the telescope have shown the scale and complexity of the cosmos.
    Jack Birle, Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2023
  • That’s the complexity of ‘Blue Velvet’ but also the great talent of David Lynch.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 27 Mar. 2024
  • And the people and events involved shine a light on some of the complexities of class around the world — and the blinding allure of social media fame and wealth.
    Marc Wortman, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2023
  • These complexities help explain why humans aren’t very high up in the food chain.
    Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Her gaze has a shadowy complexity to it, a soft smile; on her irises are white points.
    Teju Cole, New York Times, 25 May 2023
  • Our list this year spans price, complexity and time, with a gift for everyone, from the 6-year-old playing dress-up to the 60-year-old war-gamer.
    James Palmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2023
  • With the new work, LP tells the complexity of the human experience through her eyes.
    Pino Gagliardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Adding to the complexity is the fact that Medicare Part D is a voluntary program.
    Helen Branswell, STAT, 26 May 2023
  • The original recipe doesn’t call for bitters, but the cocktail needs it for depth and complexity.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2024
  • This entire process can take months or even years, depending on the length and complexity of the cable route.
    Robin Chataut, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2024
  • It's also changed its design of the smart Dash Cart, reeling in its tech complexity.
    Alina Selyukh, NPR, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Dig a bit deeper, however, and the true complexity of the problem emerges.
    Cassandra Willyard, Scientific American, 19 Sep. 2023
  • The 16-year-old rapper delivers songs like an old soul weaving through the complexities and youth of angst.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 1 Dec. 2023
  • The rate of change is brutally exponential, and the complexity of the world is daunting.
    Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Roberts addresses the complexity of the thought behind her work.
    Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 29 Feb. 2024
  • The changes and the debate around them illustrate the complexity of racial and ethnic identity.
    Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2024
  • Added to the complexity of the problem is the dramatically widening scope of Iran’s aid to Russia.
    Steven Erlanger, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2024
  • This was a story that had been told before, but, with the exception of your book, it had often been reduced beyond the complexity of a fine sauce.
    Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 12 Oct. 2023
  • When a community is forced to grieve publicly, the world is called to witness the complexity of remembrance.
    Lotoya Francis, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2024
  • The impressive scope of the series reflects the complexity of the situation.
    Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2023
  • But to say that is to ignore the unusual complexity of the operation.
    Mark Kurlansky, Bon Appétit, 6 Nov. 2023
  • This Spanish sparkling wine has a balance of fruit, a good oak influence, and a complexity that in some cases can be aged, unlike some other sparkling wines.
    Samantha Leal, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2023
  • The role of Lee, a pivotal figure in the film, demanded a nuanced portrayal that captured both the essence of her character and the complexities of her journey.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 28 Mar. 2024
  • The music industry has been quick to respond to the fast rise of AI technology and its legal complexities.
    Thania Garcia, Variety, 14 July 2023

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