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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
Priced around $325, it's recommended served neat to appreciate its intricacies.
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Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Nilles was astonishing on her first-ever live performance of the song, somehow mastering its serpentine intricacies on top of the other 40 or so epics she’s absorbed.
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Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
The best in the genre are morality tales that deftly mine their themes without getting too heavy-handed, exploring the intricacies of human nature.
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Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
And then there’s a lot of intricacies within there.
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Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for intricacy
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Nilles was astonishing on her first-ever live performance of the song, somehow mastering its serpentine intricacies on top of the other 40 or so epics she’s absorbed.
—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
The best in the genre are morality tales that deftly mine their themes without getting too heavy-handed, exploring the intricacies of human nature.
—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
And then there’s a lot of intricacies within there.
—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for intricacy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intricacy
Noun
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By contrast, Schoenaerts’ Krem is a look in search of a character, physically striking with his studded face and long mohawk braid but never given enough complexity to be interesting.
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The investments are necessary, but risky, and there are very few takers for projects of this size and complexity.
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Patients face access issues, opaque pricing, surprise bills, fragmented records, and difficulty navigating payer networks, while providers are frustrated by the high administrative burden and challenges getting paid for quality care.
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Although my bridge remained smoother, I was left with one side of my nose collapsed, a droopy tip, and even breathing difficulties—my nasal passages always felt kind of clogged.
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Why the Special Olympics airlift exists Travel can be stressful for anybody, but for athletes on their way to competition who also have special accessibility needs, there are additional levels of complication.
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Reuters’ sources claimed that the deal could be closed in the next two weeks, but one cautioned that the timing could slip due to legal complications.
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“Intricacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intricacy. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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