as in intricate
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated
the daedal workings of the chime clock are a marvel to behold
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Adjective
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What beautiful, intricate humanity.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026 -
Watch young John Early, Kate Berlant, and Cole Escola re-create a scene from the film in intricate detail and see camp interpretation at its finest — comedians using Showgirls’s eccentricities to unearth something delicious.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These are common but complicate long-term planning for federal agencies.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Despite differing views on a variety of security issues, the group, like Gilpatric’s, reached a clear consensus: nuclear proliferation by any additional country would diminish U.S. power, complicate strategic planning, and increase the likelihood of nuclear use, accidents, and disasters.—
MARIANO-FLORENTINO CUÉLLAR,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Sep. 2025
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Daylight saving time is meant to provide extra sunlight during the spring, summer and fall seasons, but in Indiana, there's a very complicated past with DST.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Mar. 2026
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But neither records nor details about their release have surfaced, underscoring how complicated such disclosures can be.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Our hope is that Beryl will find a new audience with generations who connect with her singularly female, complex voice—a woman who lived her life voraciously, and whose story deserves to live on.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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The hospital would be for patients who are low-acuity, meaning patients who don’t need the highest, most complex level of care, which is offered at Lurie’s downtown hospital.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Instead, The Standard, Ibiza, presents itself as a bolthole for an in-the-know, sophisticated, and louche crowd that wants a bit of buzz but without any over-the-top hoopla.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Featuring an eye-catching geometric border in beige against a dark brown base, the rug offers a sophisticated look with a sleek edge that enhances your decor and furnishings.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Daedal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daedal. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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