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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
But Nix didn’t focus that time with Brees on the intricacies of ball, or a call sheet, or a formation.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 July 2025
Swapping Conrad’s tale about colonialism in the Congo for the political intricacies of Vietnam permitted Coppola to foolishly compare his film shoot to actual warfare.
—Armond White, National Review, 4 July 2025
Moreover, some toddlers can also be quite bossy and demand that pretend play reaches their standards of entertainment and originality, instructing parents on the intricacies of the backstory and dialogue.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 2 July 2025
Together, Thompson and King have expanded Knoxville’s palate at Brother Wolf while crafting an atmosphere that matches the intricacy of their beverages.
—Susan Stapleton, The Tennessean, 31 July 2025
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 July 2025
Swapping Conrad’s tale about colonialism in the Congo for the political intricacies of Vietnam permitted Coppola to foolishly compare his film shoot to actual warfare.
—Armond White, National Review, 4 July 2025
Moreover, some toddlers can also be quite bossy and demand that pretend play reaches their standards of entertainment and originality, instructing parents on the intricacies of the backstory and dialogue.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 2 July 2025
Together, Thompson and King have expanded Knoxville’s palate at Brother Wolf while crafting an atmosphere that matches the intricacy of their beverages.
—Susan Stapleton, The Tennessean, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for intricacy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intricacy
Noun
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Frank Sixt, the co-managing director of CK Hutchison, said during the port operator’s earnings call on Thursday that the deal’s size and complexity would prevent it from closing in 2025, even if binding agreements were already agreed upon.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
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Whether dressing in opposition or mirroring each other, wardrobes speak volumes about the complexities of kinship this Emmy season.—
Fawnia Soo Hoo,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Aug. 2025
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Morocco's desert landscape will add to the difficulty of the training exercises.—
Emmett Prosser,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Portage now has 21 parks and has had discussions in recent years over the difficulty of maintaining them.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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People at higher risk of complications should always talk with their doctor about what is best for them, Sifri added.—
DEVI SHASTRI,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Hg or higher, following growing evidence that tighter blood pressure control can help reduce the risk of serious complications.—
Matt Cannon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Intricacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intricacy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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