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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
The garnishment limits vary by debt type, though, and the rules governing bank account protections add another layer of complexity to the mix.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Villa might yet finish sixth and take a Champions League place via winning the Europa League, but fourth place for Unai Emery’s side would not see the side coming sixth benefit owing to the complexities of UEFA’s European Performance Spots (EPS) system.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Prosecutors will get their turn later Tuesday to make their case to the jury, which will have to sift through the complexities of a yearslong relationship between Weinstein and Mann.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Thurman, already honored with a 2024 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship and a 2023 Florida Review Editor’s Prize for Fiction, has a masterful command of her subject matter and the complexities of a family drama in her first novel.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Villa might yet finish sixth and take a Champions League place via winning the Europa League, but fourth place for Unai Emery’s side would not see the side coming sixth benefit owing to the complexities of UEFA’s European Performance Spots (EPS) system.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Prosecutors will get their turn later Tuesday to make their case to the jury, which will have to sift through the complexities of a yearslong relationship between Weinstein and Mann.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Thurman, already honored with a 2024 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship and a 2023 Florida Review Editor’s Prize for Fiction, has a masterful command of her subject matter and the complexities of a family drama in her first novel.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexity
Noun
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At tribal council in a recent episode, players vented about the difficulty of getting to a group decision when everyone has their own agenda.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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This gin had a forceful, hot alcohol note that many tasters had difficulty with.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
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The charge carried special allegations of the victim being particularly vulnerable and crimes indicating planning, sophistication and professionalism.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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He is described by clients and peers as knowledgeable, ethical, and attentive, with a communication style that brings clarity to legal strategy while preserving the sophistication behind it.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has also reported new hantavirus cases in Spain and France, drawing attention to the rare but potentially severe disease, which can cause serious respiratory complications in humans.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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The device could also diagnose sleep disorders without bulky la equipment, monitor mental health conditions over time, and sense early signs of medical complications, the university said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Late in the picture, a display of kindness from the elderly Catalan woman Lucila looks after introduces an unexpected reciprocity of care — even with those unfamiliar with her sorrows and the intricacies of her cultural background.—
Carlos Aguilar,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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But for many experts steeped in the intricacies of missing persons cases, the Guthrie investigation also has raised questions about whether the general public has been conditioned to hold outsized and unrealistic expectations of law enforcement’s capabilities.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexity. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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