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as in complexness
the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects
the complexity of the company's computer system is such that a full-time employee is needed to maintain it
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as in difficulty
something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
the political complexities that the secretary-general must deal with
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Recent Examples of complexity
The push for retail involvement in private markets has nonetheless raised questions over whether everyday investors are equipped to take on the complexity and risk involved in the space, including the likely lack of ability to access their capital or returns for significant periods.
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Jenni Reid,ganesh Rao, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The victim appears to have been dead for some time, adding to the complexity of the investigation, which is in its very early stages, the sources said.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Here, Cherry is humanized, but Laura gains some complexity as well.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
This complexity of the security crisis came into view this week as Tom Fletcher, the U.N.’s under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator, visited Port-au-Prince.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
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Jenni Reid,ganesh Rao, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The victim appears to have been dead for some time, adding to the complexity of the investigation, which is in its very early stages, the sources said.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Here, Cherry is humanized, but Laura gains some complexity as well.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
This complexity of the security crisis came into view this week as Tom Fletcher, the U.N.’s under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator, visited Port-au-Prince.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexity
Noun
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Peru will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Flip invented the Wheezer Scale for gauging the difficulty of hiking up hills.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its forest green grid against the earthy background gives this pillow just enough sophistication without veering too far from a bucolic moment.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
20 Sep. 2025
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Designed by the renowned Kelly Wearstler, the Santa Monica Proper is a study in coastal sophistication.—
Emily Wilson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If left untreated, these infections can progress from the outer ear and lead to serious complications such as deafness, facial paralysis, or balance problems.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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If untreated, the illness can progress into a chronic phase, which may remain silent for years but can eventually cause serious complications, including heart rhythm problems, an enlarged heart or digestive issues.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The companies that find success in the long term could be the ones that build systems to handle the intricacies.—
Tyler Christiansen,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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In Indianapolis, the Broncos’ elation dissolved into disbelief after what appeared to be a last-second win over the Colts — thanks to Indy kicker Spencer Shrader pushing a 60-yard field goal wide right as time expired — instead became a cruel lesson in the intricacies of the NFL rulebook.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexity. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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