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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
More than just a portrait of Kikhia’s fascinating life, his daughter’s film offers an exquisite depiction of both yearning and the complexity of the grieving process.
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Leila Latif, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
Over the course of 20 years, five Black women navigate careers, responsibilities and relationships in all their complexities.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
True, Trump Accounts add another layer of complexity to the tax code.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
According to SmartAsset, the cost to develop a trust can range from as little as a few hundred dollars or up to several thousand dollars, depending on complexity.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025
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Leila Latif, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
Over the course of 20 years, five Black women navigate careers, responsibilities and relationships in all their complexities.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
True, Trump Accounts add another layer of complexity to the tax code.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
According to SmartAsset, the cost to develop a trust can range from as little as a few hundred dollars or up to several thousand dollars, depending on complexity.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexity
Noun
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Huger was also the subject of viral bodycam footage that showed her difficulty speaking after the crash and making several statements that confused longtime fans.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The cognitive difficulties are harder to treat, Weinberger said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That suit, with its flowing lines and subtle color palette, also marked a pivot away from the louder, bigger, bolder ethos of the ‘80s and toward a quieter definition of sophistication.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Complete with eight bedrooms and a whopping 15 bathrooms, the 14,969-square-foot mansion is a brilliant combination of beach chic, sophistication and romance both inside and out.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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At least four people drowned at McKinley Beach alone in 2020, which prompted Milwaukee County officials to close it for the remainder of the year — though the closure actually lasted until last spring, with restoration effort complications and an active lifeguard shortage.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Allen Frank was recovering from complications from falling off the roof while cleaning the siding of the couple’s home in Rich Fountain in October.—
Bram Sable-Smith,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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Tom Hammock, along with key cast and crew, delves into the intricacies of designing the terror that grips this unsuspecting community.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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But Makhija says Walton stands apart for her effort to learn the intricacies of America’s health care industry.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexity. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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