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as in complicated
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated
an intricate machine that requires some training to use it properly
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as in detailed
made or done with great care or with much detail
an intricate hairstyle that requires far too much maintenance to suit my taste
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Recent Examples of intricate
More fresh finds include a $13 set of faux blooms that are perfect for arrangements, an intricate vase with a spring floral motif, and an elevated garden bed under $110—shop them all (and more) below.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
By deploying Inspectorio’s specialized solutions for responsible sourcing, lab test management, and traceability, the retailer aims to navigate an increasingly intricate regulatory landscape.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2026
Lubeck’s distinctive style—marked by one-of-a-kind antique stones and intricate hand-engraving work—caught Swift’s eye.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
In semiconductor manufacturing, helium's cooling properties are used to transfer heat, with the gas also indispensable in photolithography, a technique used to print each chip's intricate circuitry.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
By deploying Inspectorio’s specialized solutions for responsible sourcing, lab test management, and traceability, the retailer aims to navigate an increasingly intricate regulatory landscape.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2026
Lubeck’s distinctive style—marked by one-of-a-kind antique stones and intricate hand-engraving work—caught Swift’s eye.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
In semiconductor manufacturing, helium's cooling properties are used to transfer heat, with the gas also indispensable in photolithography, a technique used to print each chip's intricate circuitry.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intricate
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And in South Florida groups have stepped in to support migrants navigating complicated immigration processes, from deportation to self-deportation, often filling gaps left by government systems.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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But determining what percentage of the population would stay and fight is complicated.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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More smart scales are now including a handlebar to provide detailed insights into fat and muscle distribution across different parts of the body.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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The detailed biographies of every correspondent make, in themselves, a whole picture of the cultural and political life of the early twentieth century.—
Hermione Lee,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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What investigators uncovered was a complex attack involving blockchain infrastructure, malware that functions across various platforms, and thousands of software developers and the companies that hire them.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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Nigeria is battling a complex security crisis, especially in the north, where there is a decade-long insurgency and several armed groups that kidnap for ransom.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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From the basics to the more elaborate takedowns, John Wai Martial Arts Academy is teaching people more than just how to fight.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Yet increasingly, grooms and partners of all genders are also participating in pre-wedding body modification—whether through weight loss, cosmetic treatments, or elaborate grooming routines.—
Sara Radin,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2026
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These are common but complicate long-term planning for federal agencies.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Despite differing views on a variety of security issues, the group, like Gilpatric’s, reached a clear consensus: nuclear proliferation by any additional country would diminish U.S. power, complicate strategic planning, and increase the likelihood of nuclear use, accidents, and disasters.—
MARIANO-FLORENTINO CUÉLLAR,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Sep. 2025
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The spa Set over 27,000 square feet and four floors; the elegant Guerlain Spa and Pillar Wellbeing was created by the studio Goddard Littlefair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Cabins are rustically elegant and come with one to four bedrooms.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Born from the embers of the eighties band Talulah Gosh, Heavenly, led by the singer and guitarist Amelia Fletcher, shuffled forward with her riffy, effervescent playing style, gradually growing more sophisticated across four LPs and an EP, without any loss of buoyancy.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Analysts say the groups are secretly cooperating with Iran’s government despite public claims of independence, using sophisticated bandwidth to spread content across restricted networks.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Intricate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intricate. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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