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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
Enjoy this one at room temperature out of a brandy snifter in order to maximize those complexities.
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Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
That has never been the case for the 2026 edition, especially with the complexities of the tournament being hosted between three nations — meaning three entirely independent visa processes.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 11 June 2026
There are still other complexities with college athlete employment.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026
Black service members have wrestled with the complexities of patriotism for centuries, from the Revolution to the current war in Iran.
—Clint Smith, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
As complexities increase, that crossroads of simplicity and safety will continue to be a focal point — and tools like those created by CyberFOX will continue to stand out for maintaining ease of use, adaptability, and scalability, all without compromising on strong security.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Featuring firsthand accounts from Gypsy Rose, Dee Dee's father, and other relatives, this shocking narrative will leave you questioning the depths of human desperation and the complexities of justice and morality.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
Beyond the sound barrier, severe aerodynamic, mechanical, and thermodynamic complexities are introduced.
—David Szondy
june 04, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
As each year passes, the complexities of cybersecurity and the more sophisticated threats grow.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
That has never been the case for the 2026 edition, especially with the complexities of the tournament being hosted between three nations — meaning three entirely independent visa processes.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 11 June 2026
There are still other complexities with college athlete employment.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026
Black service members have wrestled with the complexities of patriotism for centuries, from the Revolution to the current war in Iran.
—Clint Smith, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
As complexities increase, that crossroads of simplicity and safety will continue to be a focal point — and tools like those created by CyberFOX will continue to stand out for maintaining ease of use, adaptability, and scalability, all without compromising on strong security.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Featuring firsthand accounts from Gypsy Rose, Dee Dee's father, and other relatives, this shocking narrative will leave you questioning the depths of human desperation and the complexities of justice and morality.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
Beyond the sound barrier, severe aerodynamic, mechanical, and thermodynamic complexities are introduced.
—David Szondy
june 04, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
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
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Lucky decides to take Mason to his first baseball game in Atlanta, only to encounter a series of complications and setbacks for which fatherhood, grief, and economic barriers are a distinct part of the Black American experience.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
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If labor comes early or complications arise, that distance becomes dangerous.—
Jocelyn Mitchell-Williams,
STAT,
19 June 2026
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Defying those difficulties, Alex Vlack’s The Revisionist, a Tribeca world premiere, gives us not one but four main characters who are published or aspiring writers.—
Stephen Farber,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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If not treated, the child can experience a progressive paralysis that can lead to breathing difficulties and require weeks of hospitalization.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Priced around $325, it's recommended served neat to appreciate its intricacies.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Nilles was astonishing on her first-ever live performance of the song, somehow mastering its serpentine intricacies on top of the other 40 or so epics she’s absorbed.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
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“Complexities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexities. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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