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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
Tigelaar held court over the discussion that flowed over topics including the complexities behind the adaptation of books to TV series, from the unique perspectives of the authors and the TV/film writers tasked with bringing their stories to life.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
The story's complexity drew the actor to the project.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Through evolution, the mantis shrimp gained an exoskeleton of astonishing complexity.
—Carl Zimmer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Espionage thrillers were good business, then and now, but some of Patriot’s layered complexity is a reflection of the TV of the time.
—Claire McNear, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
The story's complexity drew the actor to the project.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Through evolution, the mantis shrimp gained an exoskeleton of astonishing complexity.
—Carl Zimmer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Espionage thrillers were good business, then and now, but some of Patriot’s layered complexity is a reflection of the TV of the time.
—Claire McNear, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexity
Noun
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Aid organizations also face mounting difficulty reaching affected populations.—
ARIF HUSAIN,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Nov. 2025
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Party leaders including Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries continue blaming Republicans for the looming premium spikes and other shutdown ripples, but the standoff’s sudden end underscores the difficulty of maintaining Democrats’ fragile and fractious coalition.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Snow’s street style moment proved that comfort and sophistication can share the same step.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Cipriani family is bringing its signature brand of Italian sophistication back to Dubai.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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The perpétuelle montre à tact showcases many of the key refinements and complications that Breguet perfected, including automatic winding, a calendar display, and an ingenious tact mechanism for telling the time silently or in darkness.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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As millions of Americans decide whether to get a covid shot this season, public health researchers worry vaccination rates will slide further, especially because Hispanic and Black Americans and those under 30 have lower rates, exposing them to serious complications such as long covid.—
Phillip Reese,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Nonetheless, the investigation added to the growing intrigue behind AI models and their intricacy.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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Xander highlights one of the most fascinating intricacies of Florida culture and depicts how environmentalism, adventure and eccentric personalities all combine to do good for the state’s wildlife population.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexity. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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