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Recent Examples of intricacies
What makes the Kingsman so fascinating is its intricacies.
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Utkarsh Sood
june 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2026
Some were less familiar with the intricacies of the Social Security Administration’s policies and procedures than their senior colleagues who had left.
—Katie Savin, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The throughline in Grande’s career has been an artist who tends to set trends rather than chase them while also commenting on the intricacies of her personal and professional life through that music.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Some were less familiar with the intricacies of the Social Security Administration’s policies and procedures than their senior colleagues who had left.
—Callie Freitag, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
Despite its ornate craftsmanship and intricacies, Osaka’s tennis kit is still functional, transitioning from an entrance look to a competition-ready uniform for the four-time Grand Slam champion.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
As for audiences unfamiliar with the intricacies of Sengoku-era Japan, Kurosawa is untroubled.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 May 2026
The intricacies of that Pirandellian parlor game — the fun of figuring out what portion of this film’s moral and narrative faults belong to each of its three writer/directors — is only so much fun because of how deliberately Almodóvar is willing to assume some of the blame for himself.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
But for many experts steeped in the intricacies of missing persons cases, the Guthrie investigation also has raised questions about whether the general public has been conditioned to hold outsized and unrealistic expectations of law enforcement’s capabilities.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Utkarsh Sood
june 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2026
Some were less familiar with the intricacies of the Social Security Administration’s policies and procedures than their senior colleagues who had left.
—Katie Savin, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The throughline in Grande’s career has been an artist who tends to set trends rather than chase them while also commenting on the intricacies of her personal and professional life through that music.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Some were less familiar with the intricacies of the Social Security Administration’s policies and procedures than their senior colleagues who had left.
—Callie Freitag, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
Despite its ornate craftsmanship and intricacies, Osaka’s tennis kit is still functional, transitioning from an entrance look to a competition-ready uniform for the four-time Grand Slam champion.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
As for audiences unfamiliar with the intricacies of Sengoku-era Japan, Kurosawa is untroubled.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 May 2026
The intricacies of that Pirandellian parlor game — the fun of figuring out what portion of this film’s moral and narrative faults belong to each of its three writer/directors — is only so much fun because of how deliberately Almodóvar is willing to assume some of the blame for himself.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
But for many experts steeped in the intricacies of missing persons cases, the Guthrie investigation also has raised questions about whether the general public has been conditioned to hold outsized and unrealistic expectations of law enforcement’s capabilities.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intricacies
Noun
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As complexities increase, that crossroads of simplicity and safety will continue to be a focal point — and tools like those created by CyberFOX will continue to stand out for maintaining ease of use, adaptability, and scalability, all without compromising on strong security.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Featuring firsthand accounts from Gypsy Rose, Dee Dee's father, and other relatives, this shocking narrative will leave you questioning the depths of human desperation and the complexities of justice and morality.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Last year, when actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their New Mexico home, authorities determined that Arakawa had died by complications caused by the hantavirus, with evidence of rodents on the property.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Lastly, teams that play their group stage matches in Philadelphia could face additional complications because Philadelphia’s nonresident wage tax rate is tied to the city’s fiscal year, which runs from July 1 to June 30, according to Greenback Expat Tax Services.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Sánchez’s left-wing government is facing difficulties, including corruption scandals, while more conservative voices, such as the nationalist-populist right-wing party Vox, are rising in popularity.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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These mound hurlers had six-weeks of spring training to work out their issues and pitching difficulties.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
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“Intricacies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intricacies. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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