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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
Work has been off and on since then because of the complexity of the project and the array of uses proposed, said Jon Corn, an attorney and CEO of N4FL Worldwide, the partnership developing the site.
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Two-thirds said their roles are more stressful than five years ago, and 63% named the complexity of today’s landscape as the top stressor.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
This class has guided much of modern complexity theory.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Today’s tools are still far from fully capturing the extent and complexity of Earth’s biodiversity, and much of that could vanish before anyone catalogs it.
—Marion Renault, The Atlantic, 29 Sep. 2025
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Two-thirds said their roles are more stressful than five years ago, and 63% named the complexity of today’s landscape as the top stressor.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
This class has guided much of modern complexity theory.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Today’s tools are still far from fully capturing the extent and complexity of Earth’s biodiversity, and much of that could vanish before anyone catalogs it.
—Marion Renault, The Atlantic, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexity
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Michael Thill and Elise Vinson, two nurses who were on the picket line Sunday, expressed their difficulty squaring their desire to help during the attack with their inability to work in the hospital amid the strike.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Bears’ first-half difficulties slowing Raiders star Maxx Crosby were significant.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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So much for the sophistication of modern recruiting.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
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In 2026, Cayman Cookout continues its tradition of blending artistry, intimacy, and island sophistication, delivering an experience designed to linger long after the final toast.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Sep. 2025
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In season 2, the complications of adjusting to life without Monty are stacking up.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Windowing complications Fremantle’s de Azpiazu said the complicated market situation was hitting distribution strategies.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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Reparto builds on this intricacy by blending reggaeton beats with its signature clave rhythmic pattern.—
Ana González Vilá,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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Profit and sustainability rules (PSR), inevitably, were a frequent topic, but there were plenty of others, too, ranging from the intricacies of football accounting to the broader question of why NFL teams are routinely deemed more valuable than clubs from what is the world’s most popular sport.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexity. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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