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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
The silver embroidery was delicately added to the dress with intricacy and attention to detail.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
The patterned intricacy of Dante’s terza rima was dazzling enough—as satisfying, for a certain kind of person, as a Japanese watch movement or Incan stonemasonry.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
Yet, despite the intricacy, a 10-year-old can easily sing along with the melody that Brian put on top.
—Don Was, Billboard, 16 June 2025
The keyboardist is perfectly comfortable swinging from the intricacies of Zappa’s music to the more danceable offerings of the Houserockers.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 15 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for intricacy
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
The patterned intricacy of Dante’s terza rima was dazzling enough—as satisfying, for a certain kind of person, as a Japanese watch movement or Incan stonemasonry.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
Yet, despite the intricacy, a 10-year-old can easily sing along with the melody that Brian put on top.
—Don Was, Billboard, 16 June 2025
The keyboardist is perfectly comfortable swinging from the intricacies of Zappa’s music to the more danceable offerings of the Houserockers.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 15 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for intricacy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intricacy
Noun
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As app stores grow, both in volume and complexity, the tools used to screen them will need to evolve at the same pace.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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The complexity of art and collectibles planning means procrastination can be costly.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Other signs to look out for of your gut needing some TLC include getting sick more often than usual, diminished energy levels and difficulty concentrating, says Jones.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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As for the Mets, pitching helped overcome hitting difficulties.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Pelvic floor physical therapy is also acquiring clinical relevance, especially for men with postural imbalances, chronic pelvic tension or post-surgical complications.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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This could result in serious health complications, such as: vomiting, lack of coordination and balance, and in rare cases, partial paralysis, collapse and even death, says Martin.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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“Intricacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intricacy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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