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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
Wasserman also attributed the initial lag to the complexities of the partnership program between the USOPC and LA28, which aimed to drive more revenue by selling bulk partnerships over four Olympics in Beijing (’21), Paris (’24), Milan (’26) and LA.
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 22 May 2025
How to address that issue is complicated, and Gov. Moore’s conclusion that now wasn’t the right moment to explore the question with a commission is reasonable given the other complexities of our time.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
Jurors also heard from a psychologist who delved into the complexities of abusive relationships.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Overview The complexities of the U.K.’s indirect tax landscape can be challenging for overseas businesses to navigate when starting to sell here for the first time, especially for those selling to consumers.
—Robert Marchant, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 22 May 2025
How to address that issue is complicated, and Gov. Moore’s conclusion that now wasn’t the right moment to explore the question with a commission is reasonable given the other complexities of our time.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
Jurors also heard from a psychologist who delved into the complexities of abusive relationships.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Overview The complexities of the U.K.’s indirect tax landscape can be challenging for overseas businesses to navigate when starting to sell here for the first time, especially for those selling to consumers.
—Robert Marchant, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexity
Noun
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These disruptions and the resulting symptoms like headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, difficulty concentrating, memory lapses, balance issues, sensitivity to light and noise and personality changes can last minutes to days to even weeks and months.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The difficulty is that anger doesn't get to be carried out by taking out a handgun and shooting at three teenagers.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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Today's seatbelts are generally a one-size-fits-all approach, though their sophistication varies by automaker and vehicle.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Vodka, conversely, signaled sophistication, fitting comfortably into this generation’s desire for newness.—
Time,
Time,
4 June 2025
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Nacua said his father, who died when Nacua was a youngster, experienced complications from the disease.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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His death was ruled an accident, likely due to complications from excessive drinking.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
2 June 2025
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Personalized learning systems can tailor complex scientific concepts to individual learners, making the vastness of quantum mechanics or the intricacies of protein folding more accessible and, consequently, more awe-inspiring.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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There have been several TV series recently centering on the intricacies of sisterhood.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexity. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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