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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
The challenge for me was to show how interconnected people can be while also being true to those complexities.
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Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
That’s exactly what Regina Black does in August Lane — dig through the complexities of being Black in the country music scene with care and precision.
—Rachel Runya Katz, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
The list of technical challenges and biological complexities involved in tackling even other genetic forms of deafness is long.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
The identification of Margalit as the 10th deceased Israeli hostage returned from Gaza underscores the ongoing complexities in implementing the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The closing panel of the industry program looked at the question in depth, examining the hidden contradictions and complexities of publishing rights and buy-outs in screen music.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
This week, Tame Impala return back to their chill electro-pop ways, Haim continue to unravel the complexities of fuckin’ relationships with two new tracks for their I Quit deluxe, and Ayra Starr taps Rema for a blazing Afrobeat moment.
—Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
These complexities have come at the expense of the consumer, who now pays an average of $88 per month to watch sports on streaming platforms versus $64 per month for those not watching sports, according to tech research firm InterDigital.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
The Fox31 meteorologist’s experience highlights the complexities of stalking cases and shows how the criminal justice system — and prosecutors’ charging decisions — can leave victims feeling unprotected.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
That’s exactly what Regina Black does in August Lane — dig through the complexities of being Black in the country music scene with care and precision.
—Rachel Runya Katz, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
The list of technical challenges and biological complexities involved in tackling even other genetic forms of deafness is long.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
The identification of Margalit as the 10th deceased Israeli hostage returned from Gaza underscores the ongoing complexities in implementing the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The closing panel of the industry program looked at the question in depth, examining the hidden contradictions and complexities of publishing rights and buy-outs in screen music.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
This week, Tame Impala return back to their chill electro-pop ways, Haim continue to unravel the complexities of fuckin’ relationships with two new tracks for their I Quit deluxe, and Ayra Starr taps Rema for a blazing Afrobeat moment.
—Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
These complexities have come at the expense of the consumer, who now pays an average of $88 per month to watch sports on streaming platforms versus $64 per month for those not watching sports, according to tech research firm InterDigital.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
The Fox31 meteorologist’s experience highlights the complexities of stalking cases and shows how the criminal justice system — and prosecutors’ charging decisions — can leave victims feeling unprotected.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexities
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About 20% of unvaccinated people who get measles will be hospitalized, and 1 to 3 of every 1,000 children who are infected will die from complications of the disease, according to the CDC.—
Audrey Dutton,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, other council members have pushed back, citing the streetcar's boost to downtown property values and complications of paying back federal funding.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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He’s been unafraid to speak his mind in his songs, often speaking out about difficulties in Puerto Rico, like gentrification, economic difficulties, and the long-term impacts of colonization.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
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These warnings highlight the risk of travel difficulties, slippery roads and hazardous conditions, particularly for motorists and backcountry visitors.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Xander highlights one of the most fascinating intricacies of Florida culture and depicts how environmentalism, adventure and eccentric personalities all combine to do good for the state’s wildlife population.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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The process could shed light on the intricacies of geolocation businesses and test federal commodity laws about limiting access to prediction markets.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Complexities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexities. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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