as in intricate
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated
labyrinthine politics that left us totally befuddled
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Recent Examples of labyrinthine
Architects Allies and Morrison and Asif Khan Studio have been tasked with returning some of the vision of the Barbican’s original designers to its labyrinthine corridors.
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George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 20 Feb. 2025
Few sectors are as heavily regulated and operationally labyrinthine as healthcare.
—Stephen Wunker, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Laura, never wavering in her commitment to follow the director through his labyrinthine process, still privately considered a few of his sharp turns to have been inadvisable.
—Hannah Gold, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Framed as a mole, Ethan recruits a new team on a mission to clear his name, find the real rat, and get to the bottom of an increasingly labyrinthine international mystery.
—Skyler Trepel, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2025
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George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 20 Feb. 2025
Few sectors are as heavily regulated and operationally labyrinthine as healthcare.
—Stephen Wunker, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Laura, never wavering in her commitment to follow the director through his labyrinthine process, still privately considered a few of his sharp turns to have been inadvisable.
—Hannah Gold, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Framed as a mole, Ethan recruits a new team on a mission to clear his name, find the real rat, and get to the bottom of an increasingly labyrinthine international mystery.
—Skyler Trepel, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for labyrinthine
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The defensive problems mainly came down the right side, where Al Hilal’s intricate wing play mesmerised Trent Alexander-Arnold and Rodrygo.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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The shell was slightly cold from the water, and what caught her attention most was the intricate, almost mesmerizing pattern etched across its surface.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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At the apotheosis of technical wizardry, Vacheron Constantin debuted the most complicated wristwatch in the world, the Les Cabinotiers Solaria Ultra Grand Complication-La Première.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
15 June 2025
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The movie centers on a New York City matchmaker caught between Mr. Perfect and her complicated ex. Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal lead the cast.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
14 June 2025
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The moves challenge the traditional U.S. security role and complicate Africa's geopolitical landscape as Washington steps back.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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Left unmanaged, these issues can disrupt family dynamics, derail careers, deplete wealth and complicate legacy planning.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The study doesn't, however, prove causation – but this link adds to the growing body of evidence that such bitter taste receptors have more complex biological impacts than simply helping hunter-gatherer humans avoid potential plant toxins.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
15 June 2025
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Those stereotypes are unfounded because, yes, blended scotch, can be both complex and widely-appealing at the same time.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Designer Rosanna Bossom and new owner Tara MacBain have blended a sophisticated touch with the exuberance of the 1970s in what was once a sort of gentlemen’s club, and that is now open to everyone, with an alfresco terrace emphasizing its unwavering attachment to the neighborhood.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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With a clean ring pattern in a range of sophisticated colors, these sets achieve a summer-ready trifecta: crisp, cool, and utterly transportive.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2025
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“Labyrinthine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labyrinthine. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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