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intricacies

noun

plural of intricacy

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 Beyond offering the unique capability of fitting below the bed, the Ice Box offers a few other design intricacies meant to improve the camping experience. — New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026 Sentences will always fall short of capturing the true intricacies of our human life, our natural world. — Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026 Those across the industry aren’t necessarily looking at PNL or at the intricacies of administration. — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026 That is true even if the leader is public-minded and deeply versed in policy intricacies. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026 The reason is that generic LLMs aren’t trained in the intricacies of things like running a warehouse or collaborating with suppliers. — Chris Burchett, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 The day after a game, McCardell and Jefferson talk through these intricacies with the rest of the Vikings receivers. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Researchers have been puzzled by the intricacies of the genome, especially noncoding DNA—the 98 percent of DNA that doesn’t code for specific proteins but still plays a major role in the body’s function. — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 8 Sep. 2026 The impetus behind launching the tool is a growing need for marketers to stay up to speed on compliance regulations and inbox intricacies. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

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Nuanced, resonant verse paints a clear-eyed, profoundly loving portrait of a teen navigating the complexities of growing up.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
There is now greater understanding of the complexities in such relationships, said Katie Ray-Jones, CEO of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, which provides support and tools for survivors 24/7.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of complexities

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Check your insurance terms directly rather than assuming elective treatment or related complications are covered.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
But because of complications in the delivery room, both women gave birth via caesarean section.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of complications

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Health problems dogged previous popes with Leo’s predecessor Francis spending an extended period in hospital and facing multiple health difficulties in the final months of his life.

— Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026
And stressors like financial difficulties, illness, work responsibilities, parenting and major life changes can test even the most in-sync couples.

— Anna Borges, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026

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