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 This essential guide helps founders navigate the complexities of accelerating business growth while preserving company culture and values. Forbes Books Press Release Official, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Points, too, for the solid casting, from the leads’ tricky pivoting from openness to caginess, to the criminally underseen Wasikowska, who navigates maternal complexities of worry and compassion that confound easy pigeonholing. Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 Determined to raise Maddy as a single father, Matt is thrown headfirst into the complexities of parenthood in all its forms, but as Maddy grows up and begins to realize her mother's absence, things become more emotionally complex. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 19 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 Beyond the sound barrier, severe aerodynamic, mechanical, and thermodynamic complexities are introduced. David Szondy june 04, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
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Noun
  • 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
  • If labor comes early or complications arise, that distance becomes dangerous.
    Jocelyn Mitchell-Williams, STAT, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • The screening generated immediate excitement, but the film soon encountered difficulties securing distribution.
    José Salazar, IndieWire, 22 June 2026
  • There have been numerous books written about the difficulties making of that classic.
    Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Priced around $325, it's recommended served neat to appreciate its intricacies.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • 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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