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as in complexity
something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
just now learning the intricacies of owning one's own business
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as in complexness
the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects
the intricacy of the puzzle requires close concentration
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Recent Examples of intricacy
Born to a working-class family in a wealthy part of London in 1929 — his father was a chauffeur and his mother a part-time cook — Deighton grew up with a keen eye for the intricacies and absurdities of Britain’s class system.
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Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Musicians who have alternately formed a Shaggs tribute band or arranged their music for an instrumental duo speak to the odd intricacies of the music, which runs counter to the idea that it was just being made up in real time in the studio.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
The intricacies of it, the quality of the script, the direction and the acting are bound so tightly together.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026
It’s done with such intricacy and care.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
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Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Musicians who have alternately formed a Shaggs tribute band or arranged their music for an instrumental duo speak to the odd intricacies of the music, which runs counter to the idea that it was just being made up in real time in the studio.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
The intricacies of it, the quality of the script, the direction and the acting are bound so tightly together.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026
It’s done with such intricacy and care.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intricacy
Noun
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The opening notes of the title song introduced the exquisite complexity that characterized the album as a whole.—
Chris Young,
AJC.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Wacksman said an education gap remains a high barrier for many prospective buyers, as most don’t fully understand the complexity of housing transactions.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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If not treated early, the infection can progress to more serious symptoms, such as joint swelling and arthritis, nerve pain, tingling or numbness, facial muscle weakness, heart inflammation and difficulties with memory or concentration.—
Emily Bache,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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Charter school groups and lawmakers who backed the law say IPEC will rescue Indianapolis public schools from financial difficulties and share tax revenues more fairly with the city's myriad charter and innovation schools.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Because her mom had complications during the birth, the little girl stepped up to help.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Research has also linked poor oral health with serious conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes complications, and stroke.—
Rep. Jaime Foster,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Intricacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intricacy. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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