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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
Despite the information overload, Kemmerly sees the complexity as a sign of success.
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ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
The trend frames traditional living as a modern wellness model, linking longevity to lifestyle consistency rather than industry complexity.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
As the largest independent bank headquartered in Southern California, East West Bank brings decades of experience in developing financing strategies tailored to the unique creative and operational complexities of the entertainment industry.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
But the best of these good-versus-evil narratives, like in these eight series, can connect one generation to the next, introducing kids to the world’s complexity and keeping grown-ups tethered to the wonder of their childhood selves.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
The trend frames traditional living as a modern wellness model, linking longevity to lifestyle consistency rather than industry complexity.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
As the largest independent bank headquartered in Southern California, East West Bank brings decades of experience in developing financing strategies tailored to the unique creative and operational complexities of the entertainment industry.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
But the best of these good-versus-evil narratives, like in these eight series, can connect one generation to the next, introducing kids to the world’s complexity and keeping grown-ups tethered to the wonder of their childhood selves.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexity
Noun
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This project encountered several delays, and POSCO dropped it a few years ago due to difficulties in acquiring land, according to a Reuters report.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Using Opta’s power rankings to estimate the relative difficulty of each side’s remaining games, Carlos Corberan’s Valencia have the most to fear.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The two buildings, completed in 1909 and 1910, respectively, represent the height of 20th-century sophistication.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2026
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The inclusion of the Serpenti Tubogas Studs and exclusive High Jewelry creations further cements this material interplay as a cornerstone of the brand’s identity, elevating a once-radical experiment into a timeless hallmark of sophistication.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Technical skill alone has been shown to account for more than a quarter of the variation in complication rates among surgeons performing the same procedure.—
Mathias P. Bostrom,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Despite the potential complications, the mom-to-be — who also welcomed a healthy baby girl about two years prior — stood steadfast and refused to do that.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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In charge of a leadership team of 70 employees, plus 900 more in his multiple restaurants, VinZant loves the intricacies of food and, especially, wine.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2026
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Yet for many scattered across the hillside, the intricacies of timber racing aren’t the main attraction.—
Michael Howes,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexity. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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