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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
Black service members have wrestled with the complexities of patriotism for centuries, from the Revolution to the current war in Iran.
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Clint Smith, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
Our identities added a deep layer of complexity to an already improbable undertaking.
—Diana Rodriguez, Time, 8 June 2026
Your home size, unit efficiency and installation complexity can all influence the final cost of a central AC unit.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Earlier generations were more likely to have a pension, which outsourced much of that complexity to employers.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 8 June 2026
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Clint Smith, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
Our identities added a deep layer of complexity to an already improbable undertaking.
—Diana Rodriguez, Time, 8 June 2026
Your home size, unit efficiency and installation complexity can all influence the final cost of a central AC unit.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Earlier generations were more likely to have a pension, which outsourced much of that complexity to employers.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexity
Noun
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Alo said the campaign reflects relaxed sophistication where the worlds of elegance and travel converge.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Germany's industrial slowdown and soaring electricity costs demonstrated that technological sophistication alone cannot compensate for unstable energy systems.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2026
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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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Detailed in three different perspectives, the familial and romantic intricacies are ripe for discussion (and tons of tears).—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026
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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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