as in complexities
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
The series doesn’t shyaway from the gory intricacies of death, including decaying cadavers and the detailed autopsies Kay performs.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
To further lean into the rural aesthetic, add wooden furnishings that highlight the intricacies of the natural grain.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Nothing major, just tips for handling all the little intricacies that come with playing in the NHL.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
At their first practice earlier this month, players warmed up with figuring out the intricacies of building a human pyramid, then went straight into dance rehearsal.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Conductors struggle to get a handle on its mysteries and intricacies.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Hardcore Survivor fans love to discuss and debate the intricacies of the game and their favorite seasons and winners in the same way that sports fans enjoy chattering nonstop about their teams.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Feb. 2026
In addition, Micam and Mipel teamed on an interactive factory exhibit, which brought high-tech machines to the trade show floor to highlight the intricacies of the production process.
—Katie Abel, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
But being on the outside has also forced the two men to reconsider the why of the US’ foreign policy, in a way that could resonate with listeners unconcerned with the intricacies of semiconductor sanctions or energy markets.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
To further lean into the rural aesthetic, add wooden furnishings that highlight the intricacies of the natural grain.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Nothing major, just tips for handling all the little intricacies that come with playing in the NHL.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
At their first practice earlier this month, players warmed up with figuring out the intricacies of building a human pyramid, then went straight into dance rehearsal.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Conductors struggle to get a handle on its mysteries and intricacies.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Hardcore Survivor fans love to discuss and debate the intricacies of the game and their favorite seasons and winners in the same way that sports fans enjoy chattering nonstop about their teams.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Feb. 2026
In addition, Micam and Mipel teamed on an interactive factory exhibit, which brought high-tech machines to the trade show floor to highlight the intricacies of the production process.
—Katie Abel, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
But being on the outside has also forced the two men to reconsider the why of the US’ foreign policy, in a way that could resonate with listeners unconcerned with the intricacies of semiconductor sanctions or energy markets.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intricacies
Noun
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The film explores the complexities of addiction, grief and healing.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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That convenience has made gold ETFs a common starting point for people who want to add gold exposure without learning the complexities of the physical metals market.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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One of the most painful complications of mumps is orchitis, or swelling of the testicles, which can harm fertility.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
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Liu seemed to sense that adjusting to life after Olympic gold might come with complications.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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Frustration station The 11 members of Park Forest’s Civic Leadership Academy got an earful and then some last Friday from two members of the state legislature who discussed the difficulties of getting anything done in Springfield.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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From misrepresentation about what the food actually is to difficulties with the accessibility of certain ingredients, many Japanese restaurants fail to get established and scale up.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Intricacies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intricacies. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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