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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
Build your reporting rhythm before your complexity demands it.
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Laura Jayne Waters, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Presidential parody may seem like a niche subject for a feature-length documentary, but the topic is handled with weight and surprising complexity by director Josh Greenbaum (Will & Harper).
—Jason Bailey, Vulture, 27 May 2026
Capturing all the complexities requires an equally complex quantum machine.
—Zeeya Merali, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
The outbreak was also undetected for weeks, adding to the complexities in containing it.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 19 May 2026
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Laura Jayne Waters, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Presidential parody may seem like a niche subject for a feature-length documentary, but the topic is handled with weight and surprising complexity by director Josh Greenbaum (Will & Harper).
—Jason Bailey, Vulture, 27 May 2026
Capturing all the complexities requires an equally complex quantum machine.
—Zeeya Merali, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
The outbreak was also undetected for weeks, adding to the complexities in containing it.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for complexity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexity
Noun
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Pressure, expectations and the sheer quality of the opposition all contribute to the difficulty.—
Danielle Rossingh,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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This difficulty carried over into the film.—
Ian Mackenzie,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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In the next wave of healthcare AI, differentiation will turn less on model sophistication and more on the quality and structure of the clinical knowledge beneath it.—
David Lareau,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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But while Maras and his collaborators clearly know how to frame these events using impressive visual techniques, that sophistication struggles to connect emotionally as the acting and writing duke it out for the title of Bigger Disappointment.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 May 2026
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Five individuals have been hospitalized, and two have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a severe complication that can lead to acute kidney failure.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Patients with a history of pancreatitis, for example, should be counseled about potential complications, medical studies show.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Despite its ornate craftsmanship and intricacies, Osaka’s tennis kit is still functional, transitioning from an entrance look to a competition-ready uniform for the four-time Grand Slam champion.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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As for audiences unfamiliar with the intricacies of Sengoku-era Japan, Kurosawa is untroubled.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexity. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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