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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
Tony Award-winning playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins understands the intricacies of family.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
Understanding the intricacies of these emotions and providing firm support has been the foundation of ITS’s unique business policy.
—William Mullane, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Those voters probably aren't reading SCOTUSblog or following the legal intricacies of the Garcia case, but Trump knows that the public generally has his back on questions of who gets to be in the United States and who doesn't.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
This finding emphasizes a need to further understand the intricacies of these fungi and protect them in the face of global climate change.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 16 Apr. 2025
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
Understanding the intricacies of these emotions and providing firm support has been the foundation of ITS’s unique business policy.
—William Mullane, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Those voters probably aren't reading SCOTUSblog or following the legal intricacies of the Garcia case, but Trump knows that the public generally has his back on questions of who gets to be in the United States and who doesn't.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
This finding emphasizes a need to further understand the intricacies of these fungi and protect them in the face of global climate change.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intricacy
Noun
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Volatility, complexity, and exponential technology define modern times.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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In its second season, the series elevates its complexity, challenging cultural stereotypes with heart, humor, and killer music as the band experiences the pressures of success and navigates how to remain true to themselves while monetizing their art.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
1 May 2025
Noun
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In March, three high-profile women streamers were stalked while streaming at the Santa Monica Pier, igniting a conversation about the dangers and difficulties of being so visible in a world increasingly dominated by misogyny.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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Mixed Performance Metrics: While PepsiCo has seen modest revenue growth (averaging 5% over the past three years) and retains a moderate operating margin of 14%, the latest quarterly outcomes underscore the difficulties of reconciling volume reductions with pricing power in the current landscape.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Cordero died in July 2020 due to COVID-19 complications.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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No manager can anticipate every need or every complication.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Intricacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intricacy. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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