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something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
just now learning the intricacies of owning one's own business
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Recent Examples of intricacies
He is expected to play a large role in educating American viewers about the intricacies of a sport many only tune into during the Winter Olympics.
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 28 Jan. 2026
In Chicago, Bregman should fit right in with Dansby Swanson, Nico Hoerner and a serious group of players who enjoy studying the intricacies of the game and working on their craft.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
This conundrum obsessed Tomasino, a cheerful scholar of flavor chemistry whose research, though focussed on wine, has also considered the intricacies of coffee roasting and the impact of terroir on cheese.
—Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Davis’ paintings, sculpture, and works on paper capture the history and intricacies of American Black life from antebellum America through his untimely death.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2026
Waguespack, whose ward contains affluent areas including parts of Lakeview, Lincoln Park and Wicker Park, is a former Finance Committee chairman who understands the intricacies of budgeting better than most of his colleagues.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Always, understanding comes from pinpointing the relevant factors and forgetting the rest, from compressing nature’s endless intricacies into a human-readable story about the universe.
—Quanta Magazine, 17 Dec. 2025
During this time, his vibrant photos of people set against backdrops of seaside towns, village fairs and public swimming pools captured the attention of an international fan base and celebrated the quirks and intricacies of everyday British life.
—Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 7 Dec. 2025
Devers and Eldridge are both learning the intricacies of first base.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 28 Jan. 2026
In Chicago, Bregman should fit right in with Dansby Swanson, Nico Hoerner and a serious group of players who enjoy studying the intricacies of the game and working on their craft.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
This conundrum obsessed Tomasino, a cheerful scholar of flavor chemistry whose research, though focussed on wine, has also considered the intricacies of coffee roasting and the impact of terroir on cheese.
—Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Davis’ paintings, sculpture, and works on paper capture the history and intricacies of American Black life from antebellum America through his untimely death.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2026
Waguespack, whose ward contains affluent areas including parts of Lakeview, Lincoln Park and Wicker Park, is a former Finance Committee chairman who understands the intricacies of budgeting better than most of his colleagues.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Always, understanding comes from pinpointing the relevant factors and forgetting the rest, from compressing nature’s endless intricacies into a human-readable story about the universe.
—Quanta Magazine, 17 Dec. 2025
During this time, his vibrant photos of people set against backdrops of seaside towns, village fairs and public swimming pools captured the attention of an international fan base and celebrated the quirks and intricacies of everyday British life.
—Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 7 Dec. 2025
Devers and Eldridge are both learning the intricacies of first base.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intricacies
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The company states that every dataset, every algorithm, is curated by veterinarians who have worked in clinics, faced emergency cases, and navigated the complexities of treatment decisions.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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This project has more complexities than others around the country, Rock and Pratt said.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Cotton said one of the law's complications is that, in many cases involving AI, there's essentially no victim; the images often are generated by a computer program.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Mothers are encouraged to try pumping as soon as possible after the baby's birth, but some moms have medical complications that might reduce their supply or delay their ability to pump.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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But Peter is refreshingly candid about the difficulties.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Powerscourt, a small Irish distillery, was in receivership after reporting major financial difficulties.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
23 Jan. 2026
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