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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
Espresso powder gave it a little complexity and depth that wasn’t there before.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Never mind the geopolitical complexities of Chinese competitors.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
The complexities of the cannabis industry are profound.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2026
Behind their seemingly happy lives, lies unexpected complexity.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Never mind the geopolitical complexities of Chinese competitors.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
The complexities of the cannabis industry are profound.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2026
Behind their seemingly happy lives, lies unexpected complexity.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexity
Noun
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Their study on the jagged frontier shows that AI capability spikes and dips across activities rather than rising smoothly with difficulty.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Symptoms include breathing difficulties, fatigue and loss of taste.—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Snow’s street style moment proved that comfort and sophistication can share the same step.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Cipriani family is bringing its signature brand of Italian sophistication back to Dubai.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Documents obtained by the outlet show that Sean died from an acute upper gastrointestinal bleed and severe metabolic acidosis, complications brought on by alcoholic liver cirrhosis.—
Vivian Kwarm,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Influenza can lead to complications and fatalities, especially in people 65 years and older or under 5 with fever, cough and sore throat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Nonetheless, the investigation added to the growing intrigue behind AI models and their intricacy.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
30 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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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexity. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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