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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
Megacasting, long used by Tesla, is a way to reduce weight, complexity, and environmental impact.
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Kristin Shaw, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Adoption resistance, competition from Google and Microsoft, integration complexity and evolving enterprise security standards challenge the company's growth.
—Michelle Castillo, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Capturing all the complexities requires an equally complex quantum machine.
—Zeeya Merali, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
Meanwhile, scientists the world over were losing their minds, both at the technical complexity of what Colossal had pulled off and at its ultimate import.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
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Kristin Shaw, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Adoption resistance, competition from Google and Microsoft, integration complexity and evolving enterprise security standards challenge the company's growth.
—Michelle Castillo, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Capturing all the complexities requires an equally complex quantum machine.
—Zeeya Merali, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
Meanwhile, scientists the world over were losing their minds, both at the technical complexity of what Colossal had pulled off and at its ultimate import.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for complexity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexity
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When resolution was difficult, leisure travelers reported higher difficulty rates than business or mixed-purpose travelers, likely because frequent flyers have more experience navigating the system.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Postpartum depression, per Mayo Clinic, includes symptoms such as depressed mood, difficulty bonding with your baby, changes in appetite, intense irritability and more.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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All three perfectly represent the sophistication of Rio today, each with a strong culinary identity and a deep connection to Brazilian ingredients and culture.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The more urgent and thornier question is which version of AI Hollywood is actually talking about — and whether the industry has the sophistication, or the will, to tell the difference.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has also reported new hantavirus cases in Spain and France, drawing attention to the rare but potentially severe disease, which can cause serious respiratory complications in humans.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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The device could also diagnose sleep disorders without bulky la equipment, monitor mental health conditions over time, and sense early signs of medical complications, the university said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Late in the picture, a display of kindness from the elderly Catalan woman Lucila looks after introduces an unexpected reciprocity of care — even with those unfamiliar with her sorrows and the intricacies of her cultural background.—
Carlos Aguilar,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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But for many experts steeped in the intricacies of missing persons cases, the Guthrie investigation also has raised questions about whether the general public has been conditioned to hold outsized and unrealistic expectations of law enforcement’s capabilities.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexity. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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