complexities

Definition of complexitiesnext
plural of complexity
as in complications
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 Through the personal stories of activists and intense courtroom battles, host Brendan Patrick Hughes explores themes of faith, rebellion, and the complexities of confronting injustice, ultimately offering a compelling blueprint for modern activism. Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026 Created in 2011 by then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton under the Obama administration, ENR was intended to navigate the geopolitical complexities of the global energy industry. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026 In some cases, that might be true but that’s not the whole story, and ignoring the complexities of this industry doesn’t do the kids at the center of it any justice. Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026 However, a big limitation of this study is that its findings come from advanced simulations, and real-world materials may introduce additional complexities. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026 And while vodka Martinis can be charming all their own, the aromatic complexities of gin and vermouth lock into each other like a vacuum seal, and render the cocktail’s 130-year dominance immediately clear. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026 For many years, the concept of a quantum battery, which uses the principles of quantum mechanics to store energy, has remained theoretical, largely due to the complexities and unpredictability of quantum technology. New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026 According to Industrie Africa, those hurdles included varying compliance capacity and origin-rule complexities, while the act’s periodic renewals created an atmosphere of uncertainty that complicated long-term pricing and fulfilment strategies for exporters. Ezreen Benissan, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026 Valladares saluted the farmworker movement but also said the labor movement brought its own social complexities. Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexities
Noun
  • These varying complications can make MS difficult to diagnose and treat.
    ANDREW ABRAHAMS, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Congenital urinary tract conditions can lead to serious complications, including fetal loss and kidney failure in childhood or later in life, and may increase the risk of lifelong kidney disease, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
    Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Other difficulties have been more down to Earth.
    David W. Brown, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Several previous attempts to launch women's hockey leagues in North America have failed, often due to financial difficulties.
    Ian Thomas, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • For many participants, what sets the class apart is the immediacy in intricacies of learning.
    Daily News, Daily News, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Throughout this tumultuous epoch, the battle over America got wrapped up in the baffling intricacies of health care—first insurance coverage, then COVID.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026

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