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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
Beyond the legal complexities, the emotional toll can be profound, Messali said.
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Renata Daou, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
In the end, his story struck a chord with many navigating the complexities of blended families.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 28 June 2025
This double consciousness – being part of the culture, yet apart from it – is what makes conversos vital to understanding the complexities of colonial Latin America.
—Flora Cassen, The Conversation, 27 June 2025
Balancing investment against potential ROI remains a delicate yet critical task, especially given the ongoing technical complexities of integrating LLMs into existing systems.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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Renata Daou, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
In the end, his story struck a chord with many navigating the complexities of blended families.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 28 June 2025
This double consciousness – being part of the culture, yet apart from it – is what makes conversos vital to understanding the complexities of colonial Latin America.
—Flora Cassen, The Conversation, 27 June 2025
Balancing investment against potential ROI remains a delicate yet critical task, especially given the ongoing technical complexities of integrating LLMs into existing systems.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexity
Noun
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Amid all the difficulties the country faces, the losses in space science might seem trivial.—
Adam Frank,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2025
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Investigators allege James Craig bought arsenic and cyanide days before his wife was poisoned to death, searched online about how to poison someone, was having an affair and faced financial difficulties.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
4 July 2025
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Once the decor of royalty, tapestries have evolved to bring sophistication and style to today's homes.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2025
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Corbin sang tearfully, with a preternatural elegance and sophistication.—
Eamon Whalen,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Pelvic floor physical therapy is also acquiring clinical relevance, especially for men with postural imbalances, chronic pelvic tension or post-surgical complications.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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This could result in serious health complications, such as: vomiting, lack of coordination and balance, and in rare cases, partial paralysis, collapse and even death, says Martin.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Others turned to social media forums to discuss the intricacies of that fateful night, turning what began as a local homicide case into a broader national sensation.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
21 June 2025
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The intricacy of the process, from the soil to the farmers, to the grapes to the weather.—
Adam Morganstern,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexity. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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