Thesaurus results for LABYRINTH

labyrinth

noun

ˈla-bə-ˌrin(t)th

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. —

Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026 For many Florida elders, a visit from an adult protection investigator is the start of a one-way journey into a labyrinth. —

Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026 One floor underground is a labyrinth of snazzy, high-tech equipment designed to bio-hack, educate and optimize performance. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026 Navigating higher education can often feel like a labyrinth. —

Justin Williams, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for labyrinth

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maze

Noun

On the other side of the barrier island, maze-like salt marshes and winding tidal creeks funnel into the Intracoastal Waterway, providing the ideal environment to see bottlenose dolphins, loggerhead sea turtles, and abundant shorebirds.

— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
The move forces her to plunge herself into his fantastical maze-realm to retrieve him in 13 hours, lest he be turned into a goblin.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Apr. 2026