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
Xander highlights one of the most fascinating intricacies of Florida culture and depicts how environmentalism, adventure and eccentric personalities all combine to do good for the state’s wildlife population.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
The process could shed light on the intricacies of geolocation businesses and test federal commodity laws about limiting access to prediction markets.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
In a study published this month in PLOS Biology, a global team of researchers set out to explore these intricacies and connect different elements of sleep with various outcomes.
—Emma Loewe, Outside, 15 Oct. 2025
The Administration had been slow to hire, and many staffers were unfamiliar with the intricacies of bureaucratic combat.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Wembanyama’s captivation with the intricacies of space travel was apparent.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
At less than two hours of total run time, Brian and Maggie only has so much space to plumb the intricacies of Thatcher’s term in office, or its impact on wider British and global society.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
And still, Harvey never really learned the intricacies of route-running.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2025
Winocour immersed herself into the fashion world, spending two years putting together research in pre-production for the film and speaking with model bookers, makeup and beauty artists and more to delve further into the intricacies of fashion design.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
Brent Lang, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
The process could shed light on the intricacies of geolocation businesses and test federal commodity laws about limiting access to prediction markets.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
In a study published this month in PLOS Biology, a global team of researchers set out to explore these intricacies and connect different elements of sleep with various outcomes.
—Emma Loewe, Outside, 15 Oct. 2025
The Administration had been slow to hire, and many staffers were unfamiliar with the intricacies of bureaucratic combat.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Wembanyama’s captivation with the intricacies of space travel was apparent.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
At less than two hours of total run time, Brian and Maggie only has so much space to plumb the intricacies of Thatcher’s term in office, or its impact on wider British and global society.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
And still, Harvey never really learned the intricacies of route-running.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2025
Winocour immersed herself into the fashion world, spending two years putting together research in pre-production for the film and speaking with model bookers, makeup and beauty artists and more to delve further into the intricacies of fashion design.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intricacies
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Tigelaar held court over the discussion that flowed over topics including the complexities behind the adaptation of books to TV series, from the unique perspectives of the authors and the TV/film writers tasked with bringing their stories to life.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti, and highlights the cost and complexities of serving as part of a revolution.—
Taryn Finley,
Refinery29,
7 Nov. 2025
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Before the actress, known for her iconic roles in Father of the Bride, Something’s Gotta Give, Annie Hall, and countless other films, succumbed to complications from pneumonia, she was set to drop the second installation of her home collection with the retailer Hudson Grace on November 3.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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The perpétuelle montre à tact showcases many of the key refinements and complications that Breguet perfected, including automatic winding, a calendar display, and an ingenious tact mechanism for telling the time silently or in darkness.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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Most people can enjoy sweet potato skin, but those on low-fiber diets or with swallowing difficulties may need to limit it.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
10 Nov. 2025
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If left untreated, infants may experience a progressive, flaccid paralysis that can lead to breathing difficulties and require weeks of hospitalization.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Intricacies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intricacies. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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