as in complexity
the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects
the staggering knottiness of the legal procedure that we had to go through
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Those compounds give bran its tannic edge, its signature complexity with the dark roast notes of coffee and the deep purple of red wine.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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Together in a bowl or plate, beans and greens have enough complexity and umami to please carnivores and vegetarians alike.—
Michelle Huneven,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Knottiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knottiness. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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