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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 story explores family trauma, friendship, healing and the complexities of navigating life as a Black woman.
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Alexa Stone
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Larson Tax Relief costs for full resolution typically range between $2,000 and $7,000, depending on the complexity of the case.
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Nick Perry,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
As the report notes, organizations are facing growing complexity in decision-making and the need for critical problem-solving in a data-heavy world.
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Elton Chan,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Such complexity has been driven by a desire to allow more goals to stand, yet the same lawmakers have allowed the introduction of video technology that has had the opposite effect.
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Graham Scott,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for complexity
Alexa Stone
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Larson Tax Relief costs for full resolution typically range between $2,000 and $7,000, depending on the complexity of the case.
—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
As the report notes, organizations are facing growing complexity in decision-making and the need for critical problem-solving in a data-heavy world.
—
Elton Chan,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Such complexity has been driven by a desire to allow more goals to stand, yet the same lawmakers have allowed the introduction of video technology that has had the opposite effect.
—
Graham Scott,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for complexity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexity
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Archaeologists have discovered a huge Viking Age textile production site in Denmark that dates back more than 1,000 years and underlines the sophistication of Viking society.
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Pair these lightweight pants with chunky sneakers or wedge sandals for the ideal blend of comfort and sophistication.
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This game preserves the difficulty of coming up with an elaborate, consistent false narrative on the spot, and the challenge of adapting that narrative on the fly when other players present convincing (and sometimes fake) counter-evidence.
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Even if polls point to a majority, a potential coalition spanning left, right, center and Arab parties would face real difficulty forming a government – and keeping it together.
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While Lopez focused on the intricacies of the industry, Shirazi concentrated on building the operational structure required to support growth.
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And while chip diagrams quickly age out of their microscopic, high-technology medium, Schultz’s microchip rugs take the components on which our world operates and draw out their intricacies and beauty.
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Why the Special Olympics airlift exists Travel can be stressful for anybody, but for athletes on their way to competition who also have special accessibility needs, there are additional levels of complication.
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Reuters’ sources claimed that the deal could be closed in the next two weeks, but one cautioned that the timing could slip due to legal complications.
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexity. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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