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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 complexities
Renowned legal journalist Jeffrey Toobin will be the keynote, offering perspective on justice, mercy, and the complexities of the legal system.
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Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The film told the story of an underachieving stoner (Rogen) and an ambitious TV reporter (Katherine Heigl) who, after their one-night stand results in pregnancy, must navigate the complexities of becoming parents while getting to know each other.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
In Manabe’s simple simulation, the complexities of weather didn’t matter to the long-term outcome.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The evening doubles as a salute to the 25th anniversary of Girlfriends, the groundbreaking sitcom that redefined how Black women’s friendships, ambitions, and complexities were portrayed on screen.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 13 Sep. 2025
In the next shot, the two are standing in the room as Musk gets personal to reveal the complexities of his relationship status with onetime girlfriend and mother of his three children, Grimes, whose real name is Claire Elise Boucher.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
But the discovery reveals that even a material as common as ice hides surprising complexities.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Peyton doubted that military attorneys would be able to master the complexities of immigration law without that rigorous process.
—Konstantin Toropin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
As each year passes, the complexities of cybersecurity and the more sophisticated threats grow.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The film told the story of an underachieving stoner (Rogen) and an ambitious TV reporter (Katherine Heigl) who, after their one-night stand results in pregnancy, must navigate the complexities of becoming parents while getting to know each other.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
In Manabe’s simple simulation, the complexities of weather didn’t matter to the long-term outcome.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The evening doubles as a salute to the 25th anniversary of Girlfriends, the groundbreaking sitcom that redefined how Black women’s friendships, ambitions, and complexities were portrayed on screen.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 13 Sep. 2025
In the next shot, the two are standing in the room as Musk gets personal to reveal the complexities of his relationship status with onetime girlfriend and mother of his three children, Grimes, whose real name is Claire Elise Boucher.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
But the discovery reveals that even a material as common as ice hides surprising complexities.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Peyton doubted that military attorneys would be able to master the complexities of immigration law without that rigorous process.
—Konstantin Toropin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
As each year passes, the complexities of cybersecurity and the more sophisticated threats grow.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexities
Noun
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When Cochrane died in 1913, at 74, from complications following a stroke, there was a growing commercial market for dishwashers in the United States.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Viruses can trigger serious asthma attacks and lead to complications such as bronchitis or pneumonia.—
Rhonda Conner-Warren,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It's become well established as an excellent choice for elderly people with nutrition problems or swallowing difficulties.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Fathers spoke of feeling abandoned by the government and the difficulties of getting help.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But once it’s been sourced, there are a ton of considerations and intricacies before it can actually be used.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But perhaps even more impressive than Warren’s raw production were the intricacies in which Colts coach Shane Steichen utilized him.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Complexities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexities. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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