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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
The titillating drama explores the complexities of dominant-submissive relationships and fetishes, as Ray gets aroused by making Colin lick his boots, buy his groceries and sleep at the foot of his bed.
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
On Saturday, the council asked the judge for more time, citing the case's complexity.
—Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2025
My focus was always trying to bring the kind of complexities of the kink world to the screen…trying to find the warmth in that community rather than be like Prince Albert, whips, chains, and gags.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
The final sketch in which SNL newcomers figured was a historical one offering explanation for the complexity of the Spanish language.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2025
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
On Saturday, the council asked the judge for more time, citing the case's complexity.
—Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2025
My focus was always trying to bring the kind of complexities of the kink world to the screen…trying to find the warmth in that community rather than be like Prince Albert, whips, chains, and gags.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
The final sketch in which SNL newcomers figured was a historical one offering explanation for the complexity of the Spanish language.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexity
Noun
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Flip invented the Wheezer Scale for gauging the difficulty of hiking up hills.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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Rather than slash and swing away after spotting the play, Stott tried to get the ball down and deaden it, increasing the level of difficulty.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The river setting added a layer of sophistication to the brand’s ongoing evolution.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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With Kumar’s leadership, small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are learning how to operate with the same sophistication as large enterprises by reducing costs, improving service levels, and accelerating growth.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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After excluding visits for VOC complicated by other diagnoses that necessitated an ESI 2 and visits for other acute sickle cell disease complications, the study included 66 ED visits by 41 patients.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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It is well documented that maternal mental health is the primary complication associated with childbirth and one of the leading causes of maternal mortality in the United States.—
Catherine Birndorf,
Scientific American,
8 Oct. 2025
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Compositions of intricacy and power that expanded what rhythm itself could express.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
6 Oct. 2025
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Wembanyama’s captivation with the intricacies of space travel was apparent.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexity. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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