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
Known then and today by the nickname El Greco, his idiosyncratic painting (which appears to draw some on Byzantine traditions) still seems fresh and exciting.
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Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
Many fascinating finds from the Byzantine era still turn up in Asia Minor and the Middle East today.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
Visit the Duomo in Amalfi, where the Byzantine facade is made of striped marble and stone.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 9 July 2025
Look for creamy white blooming and fragrant marsh Afrikaner (Gladiolus tristis), hot pink Byzantine gladiolus (Gladiolus byzantinus), pearl pink and magenta painted lady gladiolus (Gladiolus carneus) to start.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Kim Kardashian is in Venice today swinging past Gothic and Byzantine villas on her way to the wedding of the world’s third-richest man.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 26 June 2025
The target date for conclusion of this Byzantine process is Friday.
—George Skelton, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
Regulatory Reform The Byzantine US legal regulatory framework is out-of-synch with the marketplace and no longer adequately serves the needs of customers.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Yet his jewelry’s main marks of distinction reside in their embodiment of traditional artisanal techniques and aesthetic tendencies that originated in the Byzantine empire (roughly from 330 AD to 1453 AD), as well as antique elements sourced from around the world.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
Many fascinating finds from the Byzantine era still turn up in Asia Minor and the Middle East today.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
Visit the Duomo in Amalfi, where the Byzantine facade is made of striped marble and stone.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 9 July 2025
Look for creamy white blooming and fragrant marsh Afrikaner (Gladiolus tristis), hot pink Byzantine gladiolus (Gladiolus byzantinus), pearl pink and magenta painted lady gladiolus (Gladiolus carneus) to start.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Kim Kardashian is in Venice today swinging past Gothic and Byzantine villas on her way to the wedding of the world’s third-richest man.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 26 June 2025
The target date for conclusion of this Byzantine process is Friday.
—George Skelton, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
Regulatory Reform The Byzantine US legal regulatory framework is out-of-synch with the marketplace and no longer adequately serves the needs of customers.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Yet his jewelry’s main marks of distinction reside in their embodiment of traditional artisanal techniques and aesthetic tendencies that originated in the Byzantine empire (roughly from 330 AD to 1453 AD), as well as antique elements sourced from around the world.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for byzantine
Adjective
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While these may seem a bit too complicated for children, the kit is specifically designed for budding engineers aged 8 to 14 and includes easy-to-understand, age-appropriate instructions.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
9 July 2025
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That stark reality, Wood said, was part of what compelled him to write the book Among the lessons Wood discusses are the importance of healthy communication, the role of community support and the insights drawn from his own complicated relationship with his father.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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With a set that featured lush green hills and intricate cultural motifs, the visuals matched the depth of his message: Puerto Rican culture was front and center — not for explanation but for celebration.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
12 July 2025
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Roseanne Cash Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court, Westport Roseanne Cash and her longtime performing partner (and husband) John Leventhal play the intricate, rustically ornate Westport Country Playhouse.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Tariffs, trade wars and economic uncertainty complicate operations and planning.—
Simon Dae Oong Kim,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Now, sometimes the people or circumstances around us complicate that endeavor.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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As the social-media ecosystem has become more fragmented and complex during the past several years, with new platforms continually emerging and decaying, there’s been some user attrition.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
9 July 2025
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The espresso martini is arguably delicious, just complex enough and pulls double duty with alcohol and caffeine.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 July 2025
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The Securities and Exchange Commission has accused Edwin Brant Frost IV and his private lending company First Liberty Building & Loan with allegedly presiding over a sophisticated $140 million Ponzi scheme, according to a civil complaint filed on Thursday in federal court in Atlanta.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
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As asset protection strategies become more sophisticated and more common, so does public interest in how wealth is preserved and transferred.—
Blake Harris,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Byzantine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/byzantine. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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