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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 plan is for every vehicle coming off the line to be the same to reduce complexity, before the addition of any features or different covers/tops such as fastback or squared-off to look similar to a Jeep Wrangler SUV.
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Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
More recent scholarship has emphasized the complexity of the uprising.
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Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 June 2026
These capabilities help individuals navigate complexity while maximizing the value created by intelligent technologies.
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Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
For parents whose children have been asking for a real dirt bike but who have been hesitant about fuel engines, noise, maintenance complexity, or cost, the D2 series offers an electric alternative to several of those concerns.
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New Atlas,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for complexity
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
More recent scholarship has emphasized the complexity of the uprising.
—
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 June 2026
These capabilities help individuals navigate complexity while maximizing the value created by intelligent technologies.
—
Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
For parents whose children have been asking for a real dirt bike but who have been hesitant about fuel engines, noise, maintenance complexity, or cost, the D2 series offers an electric alternative to several of those concerns.
—
New Atlas,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for complexity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexity
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Archaeologists have discovered a huge Viking Age textile production site in Denmark that dates back more than 1,000 years and underlines the sophistication of Viking society.
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Pair these lightweight pants with chunky sneakers or wedge sandals for the ideal blend of comfort and sophistication.
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Patients face access issues, opaque pricing, surprise bills, fragmented records, and difficulty navigating payer networks, while providers are frustrated by the high administrative burden and challenges getting paid for quality care.
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Although my bridge remained smoother, I was left with one side of my nose collapsed, a droopy tip, and even breathing difficulties—my nasal passages always felt kind of clogged.
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The incredible intricacy of setting each stone in an ombré pattern on its 18-karat- white-and-yellow-gold frame took 2,860 hours of labor.
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United sources claimed at the time that the plug was pulled after the club’s board received a unified recommendation from executive management, while also claiming there were some reservations about the commercial intricacies of the deal.
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Cordero, best known for his work on Broadway, died at age 41 from severe COVID-19 complications in July 2020.
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According to Schwallier, Daveigh Chase died from complications of bacterial meningitis and a blood infection.
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexity. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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