How to Use intricate in a Sentence

intricate

adjective
  • The movie has an intricate plot.
  • Majors has the most intricate role, the one the film turns on.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 20 Oct. 2021
  • Order a slice of cake or one of the intricate desserts.
    Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, 19 Jan. 2018
  • But the two sides may need more time to work through the intricate details.
    Chris Fedor, cleveland, 30 June 2022
  • The fun in these films is not in the intricate designs of the villain’s plot to destroy the world.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 28 Sep. 2021
  • Williams was puzzled by the intricate techniques the white cook used to bake a cake.
    Vincent T. Davis, ExpressNews.com, 14 Dec. 2020
  • And those moves and his body control unlock the intricate parts of his game.
    Patrick Z. McGavin, chicagotribune.com, 25 Jan. 2022
  • Plus, all of the intricate details like the trim and glaze were all applied by hand to this dish.
    Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Tyng has a nice, big head, filled with intricate crevices and framed by his wig.
    Brian T. Allen, National Review, 2 Sep. 2017
  • The designs are intricate but, for the quarterback, the reads are not.
    Andy Benoit, SI.com, 18 Sep. 2017
  • And then there is the intricate world of genetics and genomics that has made full strides in the past few decades.
    Gary Fowler, Forbes, 5 July 2021
  • The more intricate passing designs in the second half worked ... sort of.
    Andy Benoit, SI.com, 17 Sep. 2019
  • Its top bib was made of intricate white lace like the veins of a petal under a microscope.
    Thomas Adamson, ajc, 5 July 2022
  • This crime was planned out for a year-and-a-half in intricate detail.
    David Begnaud, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2019
  • There are also intricate patterns at the top of both the outside and inside.
    Dave Collins, courant.com, 3 Mar. 2021
  • The game is too intricate and filled with too many hitters who can adjust.
    Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2017
  • Heads once adorned with intricate designs, braids and locs were shaved or bound with a scarf.
    J.m. Banks, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2022
  • But that would require the vendors to open up their source code, which is messy and intricate.
    Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 13 Nov. 2023
  • His coronation chair will stand on the intricate floor in front of the abbey’s high altar.
    Victoria Bisset, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2023
  • This intricate flame design morphs into a heart shape at the ends for a unique spin on the French mani.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Venom is like a shotgun blast to the intricate inner workings of a watch.
    Kyle Dickman, Outside Online, 20 June 2018
  • The intricate pattern covers much of her face and also wraps around her eyes.
    Lauren Rearick, Teen Vogue, 18 Oct. 2018
  • Each column has an intricate design at its base and wood accents at the top.
    Jennifer Boehm, Sun-Sentinel.com, 19 Oct. 2017
  • In some cases, the often intricate creations can even err on the painful side.
    Kaleigh Fasanella, Teen Vogue, 19 July 2017
  • The intricate, highly skilled work of weaving with sisal fiber.
    Christine Chitnis, ELLE, 24 May 2022
  • Edges with the most intricate designs are requested for this day.
    Danielle Young, The Root, 19 June 2018
  • Kate chose a new gown for the special event, a floor-length black dress with intricate lace patterns.
    Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 18 Nov. 2019
  • The enemy could be anywhere and even move through intricate holes and pop out for attacks.
    Alex Horton, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Pair them with other types of faux trees for a more intricate arrangement.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 7 Nov. 2022
  • There were intricate notes that weren’t really easy to do.
    Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 12 July 2020

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