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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
Tigelaar held court over the discussion that flowed over topics including the complexities behind the adaptation of books to TV series, from the unique perspectives of the authors and the TV/film writers tasked with bringing their stories to life.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti, and highlights the cost and complexities of serving as part of a revolution.
—Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 7 Nov. 2025
Analysis tools are important for navigating the complexities of modern business and getting a leg up on the competition.
—K.h. Koehler, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The other set of complexities is that, by and large, these have become bilateral agreements.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
The guide from Anavilhanas who had taken us to Neide’s village didn’t share much about the complexities of the community’s survival.
—Idra Novey, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Existing debt tied to the property concerned 12% of young Americans, and 11% worried about the legal complexities of owning real estate.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
For travelers, the new Delta flight route represents a more direct bridge to one of the world’s most talked-about destinations of late—both for its cultural renaissance and for its controversies and complexities.
—AFAR Media, 28 Oct. 2025
Pisecco, the clinic director at Pisecco & Associates, PLLC—a practice that supports children and families navigating the complexities of autism and behavioral challenges—agrees.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti, and highlights the cost and complexities of serving as part of a revolution.
—Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 7 Nov. 2025
Analysis tools are important for navigating the complexities of modern business and getting a leg up on the competition.
—K.h. Koehler, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The other set of complexities is that, by and large, these have become bilateral agreements.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
The guide from Anavilhanas who had taken us to Neide’s village didn’t share much about the complexities of the community’s survival.
—Idra Novey, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Existing debt tied to the property concerned 12% of young Americans, and 11% worried about the legal complexities of owning real estate.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
For travelers, the new Delta flight route represents a more direct bridge to one of the world’s most talked-about destinations of late—both for its cultural renaissance and for its controversies and complexities.
—AFAR Media, 28 Oct. 2025
Pisecco, the clinic director at Pisecco & Associates, PLLC—a practice that supports children and families navigating the complexities of autism and behavioral challenges—agrees.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexities
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Before the actress, known for her iconic roles in Father of the Bride, Something’s Gotta Give, Annie Hall, and countless other films, succumbed to complications from pneumonia, she was set to drop the second installation of her home collection with the retailer Hudson Grace on November 3.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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The perpétuelle montre à tact showcases many of the key refinements and complications that Breguet perfected, including automatic winding, a calendar display, and an ingenious tact mechanism for telling the time silently or in darkness.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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Most people can enjoy sweet potato skin, but those on low-fiber diets or with swallowing difficulties may need to limit it.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
10 Nov. 2025
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If left untreated, infants may experience a progressive, flaccid paralysis that can lead to breathing difficulties and require weeks of hospitalization.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 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 16 Nov. 2025.
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