byzantine

adjective

ˈbi-zᵊn-ˌtēn How to pronounce byzantine (audio)
Definition of byzantinenext
as in complicated
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated spent his first year at the Pentagon just trying to fathom its byzantine workings

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Recent Examples of byzantine As a result, half of the states opted out despite the prospect of generous federal job-creation assistance, due to fear of America’s byzantine permitting system and an array of entrenched interests commonly referred to as Not In My Backyard (NIMBY). — Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 At the same time, many owners of homes and businesses that burned down are more focused on navigating the byzantine rebuilding process and trying to sell their lots than on maintaining their properties. — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 Lasdun, by contrast, insists on delivering a meticulous retelling of the Murdaugh case, complete with byzantine subplots involving the suspicious death of the family’s housekeeper and the murder of another local teenager. — Literary Hub, 25 June 2026 The Fresco Building takes its name from its history of having hosted two 13th-century Byzantine frescoes for 15 years, from 1997 to 2012. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 June 2026 Following a behind-schedule and over-budget redevelopment by Transport for London, the roundabout was replaced last year with a byzantine road and cycle lane layout which, peppered with traffic lights, causes constant congestion in the area. — Ian King, CNBC, 10 June 2026 In the Byzantine western water world, this is revolutionary stuff, if a bit technical. — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2026 Connor, as a soccer novice, initially had no clue how the byzantine qualification process worked. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 June 2026 The 60,000-square-foot Byzantine and Moorish-style Art Deco building will reopen this summer after undergoing a three-year, $88 million renovation. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for byzantine
  1. complicated
  2. intricate
  3. complicate
  4. complex
  5. sophisticated
Adjective
  • Anticipation for the milestone holiday has been building for much of the year, serving as an opportunity for Americans to reflect on their complicated history as onetime colonists of an empire who became a superpower of their own.
    — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • The study authors caution that the model should be applied carefully to more complicated perovskites in which structural changes and dielectric effects occur simultaneously.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
Definition of complicated
Adjective
  • As in Rohmer’s films, the nuances here involve intricate dialogue.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 July 2026
  • The earthmoving, landscaping and intricate system of water features will be the most extensive at any of the approximately 250 golf courses in Mexico, transforming the open desert landscape of southern Baja into a lush and secluded environment.
    — Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of intricate
Adjective
  • Wilcox noted that overlaps between substance use and suicide complicate reduction efforts.
    — Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
  • Fires in salt cedar can create spotting conditions and complicate suppression efforts, especially on windy days, when embers are carried ahead of containment lines, according to the department.
    — Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 4 May 2026
Definition of complicate
Adjective
  • Robbyant said the launch represents a major step forward in robotic spatial perception, helping robots develop a more accurate understanding of the physical world and improve their ability to navigate complex environments.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
  • But the solution is likewise complex; children who are read to are more likely to show improved literacy overtime but for many working class parents and families, time is in short supply.
    — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of complex
Adjective
  • This is an exceptionally sophisticated cognitive procedure and obviously produces a less powerful and precise strike than those performing goalkeeper-independent kicks, without a stutter.
    — Geir Jordet, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Since founding high-end home staging firm Interior Marketing Group (IMG) in 2007, Cheryl Eisen has helped market billions of dollars in residential properties while creating sophisticated interiors that resonate with buyers and homeowners alike.
    — AD PRO, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026
Definition of sophisticated

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