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as in complexness
the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects
the complexity of the company's computer system is such that a full-time employee is needed to maintain it
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as in difficulty
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 complexity
Black service members have wrestled with the complexities of patriotism for centuries, from the Revolution to the current war in Iran.
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Clint Smith, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
Our identities added a deep layer of complexity to an already improbable undertaking.
—Diana Rodriguez, Time, 8 June 2026
Your home size, unit efficiency and installation complexity can all influence the final cost of a central AC unit.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Earlier generations were more likely to have a pension, which outsourced much of that complexity to employers.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 8 June 2026
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Clint Smith, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
Our identities added a deep layer of complexity to an already improbable undertaking.
—Diana Rodriguez, Time, 8 June 2026
Your home size, unit efficiency and installation complexity can all influence the final cost of a central AC unit.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Earlier generations were more likely to have a pension, which outsourced much of that complexity to employers.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for complexity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexity
Noun
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Alo said the campaign reflects relaxed sophistication where the worlds of elegance and travel converge.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Before this year’s World Cup, the growing sophistication of AI videos was a particular concern, with officials warning that state actors can harness the technology to sow misinformation and panic.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Jackson attended Lipscomb University in Nashville to study business but dropped out because of financial difficulties.—
Shannon McCaffrey,
AJC.com,
10 June 2026
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The difficulty of seeing the game in-person has prompted fans to crowd bars, streets and watch parties all over the city.—
Stephen Whyno,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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Some were less familiar with the intricacies of the Social Security Administration’s policies and procedures than their senior colleagues who had left.—
Katie Savin,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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The throughline in Grande’s career has been an artist who tends to set trends rather than chase them while also commenting on the intricacies of her personal and professional life through that music.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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He was given food and water, and airlifted to hospital in the Nepalese capital Kathmandu, where he was treated for frostbite and other complications, according to Reuters news agency.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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That’s because addressing disease at earlier stages can help forestall potential productivity losses and costly health complications, creating substantial long-term benefits.—
Tomas J. Philipson,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexity. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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