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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
For the past three years, Costa, Celeboglu and Simmonds developed the story and script to capture a young deaf girl’s authentic experience as the film examines themes including the complexity of love, violence and forgiveness.
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 16 June 2026
So before adding heavier weights, more reps, or complexity, focus on how the movement feels and looks.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 16 June 2026
At the same time, his work offered substance and complexity beneath the often beguiling surface.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 16 June 2026
Innovation doesn’t always arrive through complexity.
—William Jones, USA Today, 15 June 2026
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 16 June 2026
So before adding heavier weights, more reps, or complexity, focus on how the movement feels and looks.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 16 June 2026
At the same time, his work offered substance and complexity beneath the often beguiling surface.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 16 June 2026
Innovation doesn’t always arrive through complexity.
—William Jones, USA Today, 15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for complexity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexity
Noun
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Rather than offering a reverential homage, the concept recalls the original’s aggressive sophistication, while integrating bleeding-edge advancements.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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The gradually emergent upstairs-downstairs theme was explored with more sophistication on The White Lotus.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The only opposition came from James Eadie, a licensed pyrotechnic operator, who said hobby rocket users could have difficulty complying with the bill because many local governments do not have permitting processes for storing small quantities of rocket motors.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Someone with severe disease can experience confusion, loss of coordination, difficulty speaking and seizures, and the CDC says approximately one in 10 people with severe disease die.—
Emily Vetter,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Its intricacy matched her dramatic Schiaparelli gown, punky red lip, and layers upon layers of jewelry.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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What makes the Kingsman so fascinating is its intricacies.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
Noun
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Serpell revels in all of the complications and contradictions of Toni Morrison, treating her subject with both reverence and even some skepticism and never settling for the easy conclusion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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When medication becomes a financial burden, adherence drops, and preventable complications rise.—
Nicole F. Roberts,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexity. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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