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
Gurba constructs a labyrinth of language where California poppies, childhood witchcraft and feminist rage bloom side by side.
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Ana Cristina Frías Cabrera, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Each fall, the event transforms the theme park into a labyrinth of haunted houses inspired by blockbuster films and original storylines.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
What was supposed to be a quick stop turned into a labyrinth of family secrets and lies Tommy thought were long buried.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Also, any excuse to watch Bill Nighy, who stars as Doctor Lazarus, whose death plunges his forensic psychologist son (Sam Clafin) into a labyrinth of family mysteries.
—Emily Temple
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
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Ana Cristina Frías Cabrera, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Each fall, the event transforms the theme park into a labyrinth of haunted houses inspired by blockbuster films and original storylines.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
What was supposed to be a quick stop turned into a labyrinth of family secrets and lies Tommy thought were long buried.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Also, any excuse to watch Bill Nighy, who stars as Doctor Lazarus, whose death plunges his forensic psychologist son (Sam Clafin) into a labyrinth of family mysteries.
—Emily Temple
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for labyrinth
maze
Noun
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Meet animals in the petting zoo, then make your way through the hay bale maze, photo op areas, target toss, and lawn and carnival games.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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This haunted maze is intended for those 10 years and older.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Labyrinth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labyrinth. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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