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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
While aerial sightings have long been treated skeptically, the underwater dimension adds a new layer of complexity.
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The principal one is that most models were lab-based, so results might not capture the full complexity of the human brain.
—New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
To truly scale with AI, leaders must remove complexity.
—Dennis Woodside, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
The decorations range in complexity from pumpkins that are beautifully painted or adorned with ribbons to elaborate dioramas where the gourd itself is almost incidental.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The principal one is that most models were lab-based, so results might not capture the full complexity of the human brain.
—New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
To truly scale with AI, leaders must remove complexity.
—Dennis Woodside, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
The decorations range in complexity from pumpkins that are beautifully painted or adorned with ribbons to elaborate dioramas where the gourd itself is almost incidental.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for complexity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexity
Noun
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Cheryl Burke slams 'cruel' speculation about her appearance The two-time champion also reflected on the difficulties of navigating the dynamic between dancing pros and the judges.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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The jury president acknowledged the difficulty of comparing the diverse slate of competition titles.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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It’s taken a while for athletes to catch up to the sophistication of this surveillance.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Courtesy of a recent makeover, the hotel has an air of sophistication with a dash of playfulness, as expressed well by the Tipsy Tea experience.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Most cases clear up on their own without complications, but parents should contact a doctor if a child cannot keep fluids down, has a high fever lasting more than a few days or seems unusually drowsy or irritable.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Diversity in the blood donation supply is particularly important for patients with sickle cell disease, who need frequent blood transfusions to prevent complications from their disease, according to the American Red Cross.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 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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Their objective was to replicate the intricacy of nature in artificial systems that can see and react to their environment—an accomplishment that has long been regarded as challenging at such small sizes.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexity. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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