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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
Despite its ornate craftsmanship and intricacies, Osaka’s tennis kit is still functional, transitioning from an entrance look to a competition-ready uniform for the four-time Grand Slam champion.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
As for audiences unfamiliar with the intricacies of Sengoku-era Japan, Kurosawa is untroubled.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 May 2026
The intricacies of that Pirandellian parlor game — the fun of figuring out what portion of this film’s moral and narrative faults belong to each of its three writer/directors — is only so much fun because of how deliberately Almodóvar is willing to assume some of the blame for himself.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
But for many experts steeped in the intricacies of missing persons cases, the Guthrie investigation also has raised questions about whether the general public has been conditioned to hold outsized and unrealistic expectations of law enforcement’s capabilities.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
As for audiences unfamiliar with the intricacies of Sengoku-era Japan, Kurosawa is untroubled.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 May 2026
The intricacies of that Pirandellian parlor game — the fun of figuring out what portion of this film’s moral and narrative faults belong to each of its three writer/directors — is only so much fun because of how deliberately Almodóvar is willing to assume some of the blame for himself.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
But for many experts steeped in the intricacies of missing persons cases, the Guthrie investigation also has raised questions about whether the general public has been conditioned to hold outsized and unrealistic expectations of law enforcement’s capabilities.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intricacy
Noun
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From the outset of his career, Papapetropoulos found this complexity fascinating and intriguing, rather than intimidating.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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At higher speeds, turbulence develops behind the ball, increasing the complexity of its movement.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Liquidity and accessibility Both gold and Bitcoin are relatively liquid assets, meaning they can typically be bought or sold without much difficulty.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The Aerospace Corporation has been advancing a concept for a restartable solid rocket motor (RSRM), a propulsion configuration that has long posed engineering difficulties because conventional solid motors burn continuously once ignited and cannot be throttled or shut down mid-flight.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
Noun
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He was given food and water, and airlifted to hospital in the Nepalese capital Kathmandu, where he was treated for frostbite and other complications, according to Reuters news agency.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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That’s because addressing disease at earlier stages can help forestall potential productivity losses and costly health complications, creating substantial long-term benefits.—
Tomas J. Philipson,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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“Intricacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intricacy. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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