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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 retailer’s incoming CEO, Michael Fiddelke, said the cuts are about reducing complexity at a company that’s seen its workforce grow faster than sales.
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Gabrielle Fonrouge,annie Palmer,frank Holland, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Much like how Tears of the Kingdom built on and amplified the complexity of its predecessor, Age of Imprisonment does the same.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
Existing debt tied to the property concerned 12% of young Americans, and 11% worried about the legal complexities of owning real estate.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
In the absence of access through YouTube TV, fans can watch the game through alternatives of varying cost and complexity.
—Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Gabrielle Fonrouge,annie Palmer,frank Holland, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Much like how Tears of the Kingdom built on and amplified the complexity of its predecessor, Age of Imprisonment does the same.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
Existing debt tied to the property concerned 12% of young Americans, and 11% worried about the legal complexities of owning real estate.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
In the absence of access through YouTube TV, fans can watch the game through alternatives of varying cost and complexity.
—Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexity
Noun
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Advertisement Someone with aphasia might have difficulty forming full sentences, instead repeating jumbled words, or will start slurring.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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Yet research also shows that higher levels of screen use are linked to attention and emotion regulation difficulties.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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
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The perpétuelle montre à tact showcases many of the key refinements and complications that Breguet perfected, including automatic winding, a calendar display, and an ingenious tact mechanism for telling the time silently or in darkness.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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As millions of Americans decide whether to get a covid shot this season, public health researchers worry vaccination rates will slide further, especially because Hispanic and Black Americans and those under 30 have lower rates, exposing them to serious complications such as long covid.—
Phillip Reese,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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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 Nov. 2025.
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