complexities

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 The conversation and the word itself, which gives the seventh and final episode its title, unlocks the Biblical underpinnings and the complexities governing many of the main characters. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026 The challenge of breaking down complex policy problems into simple, indicative binary choices hints at the complexities inherent to Hanson’s model. — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 Europe operates three other high-performance research reactors with similar core complexities. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026 While the complexities around working within a park that his ancestors had been removed from remain, Mgesi now supports much of his extended family with the steady wage. — Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026 But that was wartime—and the cessation of hostilities generated new complexities. — Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026 There are other legal complexities that might spark lawsuits. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Here’s how a prenup can simplify many of the complexities that arise when startup equity is at issue. — Lisa Zeiderman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Those who reject or question her motives are pushed far into the movie’s gradual, calculated unspooling, gesturing at thorny complexities which are never allowed to arise. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexities
Noun
  • As the American Academy of Pediatrics explained, a child can die from complications of an infectious disease even if that disease isn’t the final condition listed.
    — Jess Steier, STAT, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The upcoming season will be the league’s first since 2021, when COVID complications forced it to shut down.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Parks-Shaw said Stapleton created jobs, mentored people and used his position to support others, leaving an example for entrepreneurs such as herself about continuing through the difficulties that come with owning a business.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Last month, the state said that was largely due to difficulties in putting in place new federal requirements that resulted in higher call volumes and additional verification.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • That is true even if the leader is public-minded and deeply versed in policy intricacies.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The reason is that generic LLMs aren’t trained in the intricacies of things like running a warehouse or collaborating with suppliers.
    — Chris Burchett, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

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“Complexities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexities. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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