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as in complexity
something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
just now learning the intricacies of owning one's own business
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as in complexness
the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects
the intricacy of the puzzle requires close concentration
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Recent Examples of intricacy
As his father’s quarterback, running the Wing-T offense at La Salle Academy in Providence, R.I., Liam Coen learned about the intricacies of play designs and the importance of finding players with versatility.
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Mike Jones, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
After the finale ended and into the morning after, my text chains lit up with friends from high school and college and our kids’ daycare wanting to dig into the intricacies of Laurie’s speech as the moment that landed—more than any Darth Vader–esque paternity reveal.
—Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
Policies are mostly driven by experts attuned to the intricacies of good nutrition, who presume that those needing help will follow their directives.
—Hank Cardello, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
From small gestures such as the giving of gifts to the intricacies of global diplomacy, Chinese keep track of gains and losses in the critical currency of face.
—Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2025
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Mike Jones, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
After the finale ended and into the morning after, my text chains lit up with friends from high school and college and our kids’ daycare wanting to dig into the intricacies of Laurie’s speech as the moment that landed—more than any Darth Vader–esque paternity reveal.
—Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
Policies are mostly driven by experts attuned to the intricacies of good nutrition, who presume that those needing help will follow their directives.
—Hank Cardello, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
From small gestures such as the giving of gifts to the intricacies of global diplomacy, Chinese keep track of gains and losses in the critical currency of face.
—Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intricacy
Noun
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Overview The complexities of the U.K.’s indirect tax landscape can be challenging for overseas businesses to navigate when starting to sell here for the first time, especially for those selling to consumers.—
Robert Marchant,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Doctors across the country are navigating a fast-changing healthcare landscape where administrative complexity and evolving reimbursement structures are creating new challenges for even the most experienced providers.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Flip invented the Wheezer Scale for gauging the difficulty of hiking up hills.—
Flip Putthoff,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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She was hospitalized after having difficulty breathing and later suffered cardiac arrest, her brother told the outlet.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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In July 1998, the FDA approved thalidomide for the treatment of a painful complication of leprosy.—
David Armstrong,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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In one study, both vitamins were associated with fewer complications during chemotherapy in people with leukemia.19 More studies are needed to confirm these benefits.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
8 May 2025
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“Intricacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intricacy. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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