complexities

noun

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 containment process involved additional technical complexities. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026 About the Artist Francesca Allen’s practice spans photography and film, often centering on intimate depictions of girlhood and the complexities of coming of age. — Photovogue, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026 The complexities of human longing across the ages are not explored so much as solved, in the manner of a mathematical proof. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2026 Some experts have questioned whether Russia can meet the schedule for diesel deliveries, in part because of the complexities of transporting the oil within Russia to its ports and thence to its destination. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026 This can be especially uncomfortable when the prevailing narrative holds its own special significance, but pondering such complexities strengthens our minds and our spirits. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026 Questions about his work drew attention as universities navigate the fast-evolving complexities of AI use. — Susan Svrluga, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2026 But Idaho physicians told the Statesman that those exceptions often do not exist in practice — in large part because legal language is ill-suited to capture the complexities of medical care. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2026 The Lilliputians are as small-minded as their size and conduct querulous, violent debates about which end of an egg to crack (so obviously similar to the theological complexities of Swift’s own day). — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexities
  1. complications
  2. difficulties
  3. intricacies
Noun
  • The cause was complications of a benign brain tumor removed eight years ago, his wife and longtime NPR news producer Neenah Ellis told the New York Times.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Traditional credit monitoring generally will not detect the misuse itself, although unpaid debts could eventually create other financial complications.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of complications
Noun
  • But the world was deprived of this Minimalist presentation of Little Richard when the project foundered at the end of the decade amid financial obstacles and the difficulties of coordinating its all-star cast.
    — Julian Rose, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Such diversification is important because even a technologically advanced military can face operational difficulties if essential components become unavailable at a critical moment, according to reports.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of difficulties
Noun
  • The PvE in Orion doesn't sacrifice any of those intricacies or density.
    — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • This unique selling technique also gives them the chance to explain the intricacies of the fabrics and the specialized, traditional techniques used to create each piece.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of intricacies

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