as in maze
a confusing and complicated arrangement of passages
we eventually realized that we were lost in the labyrinth of hallways in the museum
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Recent Examples of labyrinth
American Gothic Antiques is the best place to step back in time, with a labyrinth of connected rooms showcasing vintage glassware, books, toys, and artwork, and Minnesota Made sells clothing and gifts related to the state.
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Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2025
This particular one was modeled after the labyrinth in the Chartres Cathedral and dedicated to John-Roger after his death.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
The giant spreads his arms to gesture at the labyrinth of pages, then throws his head back in cackling laughter.
—Hazlitt, 13 May 2025
The transparent sapphire crystal case back meanwhile acts as a window into a labyrinth of horological parts representing 32 unique patent applications — 16 of which concern its ultra-thin caliber 7135 movement.
—Alex Doak, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
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Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2025
This particular one was modeled after the labyrinth in the Chartres Cathedral and dedicated to John-Roger after his death.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
The giant spreads his arms to gesture at the labyrinth of pages, then throws his head back in cackling laughter.
—Hazlitt, 13 May 2025
The transparent sapphire crystal case back meanwhile acts as a window into a labyrinth of horological parts representing 32 unique patent applications — 16 of which concern its ultra-thin caliber 7135 movement.
—Alex Doak, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for labyrinth
maze
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Elsewhere, Neo’s office building becomes a maze of cubicles.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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The Mackenzie River Delta is a maze of lakes and waterways stretching hundreds of square miles.—
Gavin John,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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“Labyrinth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labyrinth. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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