as in intricate
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated
a website with an exceptionally labyrinthian procedure for ordering merchandise
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Recent Examples of labyrinthian
Exploring the massive footprint, and the almost labyrinthian byways, of the Funko book at the San Diego Convention Center.
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Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
The grabens form a labyrinthian network and meet to form much larger versions of the polygons seen on the floors of the scalloped depressions.
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Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
The San Lázaro district is known for its labyrinthian alleyways and quiet stone courtyards as well as its proximity to the city center’s Plaza de Armas with its majestic cathedral and graceful fountain.
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Anna Marie De La Fuente,
Variety,
19 Jan. 2026
Data-sharing concerns, unrealistic expectations Health care systems are labyrinthian in their complexity.
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Turgay Ayer,
The Conversation,
11 July 2025
An oasis of hospitality; a labyrinthian casino.
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Krista Diamond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2025
In those old houses, there’s essentially a staircase in the kitchen that parallels the main staircase, and the whole house felt labyrinthian and odd.
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Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
Recreating the dizzying, labyrinthian layout of Walled City for film, the set designers also added several removable walls and nooks for cameras to be fitted in and for the martial arts choreographers to have sufficient room to work in.
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Sara Merican,
Deadline,
17 Dec. 2024
Stretch Your Mind Experience Meow Wolf, a labyrinthian art show of psychedelic interactive exhibits and brain-bending optical tricks.
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Topaz Hooper,
Men's Health,
15 Mar. 2023
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
The grabens form a labyrinthian network and meet to form much larger versions of the polygons seen on the floors of the scalloped depressions.
—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
The San Lázaro district is known for its labyrinthian alleyways and quiet stone courtyards as well as its proximity to the city center’s Plaza de Armas with its majestic cathedral and graceful fountain.
—
Anna Marie De La Fuente,
Variety,
19 Jan. 2026
Data-sharing concerns, unrealistic expectations Health care systems are labyrinthian in their complexity.
—
Turgay Ayer,
The Conversation,
11 July 2025
An oasis of hospitality; a labyrinthian casino.
—
Krista Diamond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2025
In those old houses, there’s essentially a staircase in the kitchen that parallels the main staircase, and the whole house felt labyrinthian and odd.
—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
Recreating the dizzying, labyrinthian layout of Walled City for film, the set designers also added several removable walls and nooks for cameras to be fitted in and for the martial arts choreographers to have sufficient room to work in.
—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
17 Dec. 2024
Stretch Your Mind Experience Meow Wolf, a labyrinthian art show of psychedelic interactive exhibits and brain-bending optical tricks.
—
Topaz Hooper,
Men's Health,
15 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for labyrinthian
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Coben, who also serves as an executive producer, explains the difficulty of creating the intricate inner worlds of each character and their doubts about David, all while dropping hints that reveal David's innocence in each episode.
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The Arabesque necklace, for example, which requires 1,450 hours of work, features intricate rose gold illuminated by 18 fancy rose-cut diamonds.
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This will surely bring up some complicated emotions.
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Behind the glitter, grooves and Grammy-winning legacy of Earth, Wind & Fire sits a more complicated story, revealing a more personal side of the band’s founder, Maurice White.
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These are common but complicate long-term planning for federal agencies.
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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.
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Storms involve complex flows originating over a wide region and evolving in complicated ways.
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Police say the violence on Sydney’s streets is being orchestrated from abroad – and teenagers are being lured into the complex web of gang warfare with the promise of fast cash.
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The five sisters have lived together deep in the labyrinthine streets of Cabuyao for the last six decades.
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Rooms All 53 rooms in the labyrinthine property are incredibly spacious with a wide variety of room configurations.
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Featuring a classic Damask print, this three-piece quilt set will make any bedroom feel elegant and sophisticated.
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Feeling like finding this 950-square-foot apartment was kismet, Miranda-Martin signed the lease and set about creating a sophisticated and color-saturated sanctuary.
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“Labyrinthian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labyrinthian. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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