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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
Davis’ paintings, sculpture, and works on paper capture the history and intricacies of American Black life from antebellum America through his untimely death.
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Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2026
Waguespack, whose ward contains affluent areas including parts of Lakeview, Lincoln Park and Wicker Park, is a former Finance Committee chairman who understands the intricacies of budgeting better than most of his colleagues.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Always, understanding comes from pinpointing the relevant factors and forgetting the rest, from compressing nature’s endless intricacies into a human-readable story about the universe.
—Quanta Magazine, 17 Dec. 2025
During this time, his vibrant photos of people set against backdrops of seaside towns, village fairs and public swimming pools captured the attention of an international fan base and celebrated the quirks and intricacies of everyday British life.
—Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 7 Dec. 2025
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Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2026
Waguespack, whose ward contains affluent areas including parts of Lakeview, Lincoln Park and Wicker Park, is a former Finance Committee chairman who understands the intricacies of budgeting better than most of his colleagues.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Always, understanding comes from pinpointing the relevant factors and forgetting the rest, from compressing nature’s endless intricacies into a human-readable story about the universe.
—Quanta Magazine, 17 Dec. 2025
During this time, his vibrant photos of people set against backdrops of seaside towns, village fairs and public swimming pools captured the attention of an international fan base and celebrated the quirks and intricacies of everyday British life.
—Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 7 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intricacy
Noun
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That complexity has become increasingly relevant as the IOC considers additional eligibility rules, such as genetic or chromosomal tests.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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For all the technical complexity, there are also unique pleasures to directing the Muppets.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Elon Musk believes the best way to solve the difficulties of building AI data centers on earth is to move them into outer space.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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For applicants who have limited digital literacy, no home internet or difficulties navigating online portals, this type of in-person help can shorten enrollment time significantly.—
William Jones,
Sacbee.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Trade rumors swirled around Skubal all winter, with his still-to-be-determined 2026 salary one of many complications in any potential deal.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Your optimism may want to assist your peers, yet outside influences could entangle you in myriad complications.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Intricacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intricacy. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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