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Adjective
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The political resonance of his project arises not from an explicit statement of values but from a tender demonstration of complex, undeniable humanity.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025 -
The fossil chemicals in question are a special types of steranes, which are the geologically stable form of sterols, like cholesterol, that are found in the cell membranes of complex organisms.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Technology should support businesses in their current state, not force them to conform to rigid systems or overcomplicated processes.—
John Case,
Forbes.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The customization can also make the game a tad too overcomplicated, a funny contrast to the mindless destruction.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Moscow has denied involvement, and security analysts caution that attribution is complicated.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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On a journey spanning four continents, the Kohlers will battle physical, mental and emotional exhaustion, navigate the complicated world of visas and hopefully break three world records in the process.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The development comes five months after Lauren's convoluted incident with the LAPD, which began when three suspects in a misdemeanor hit-and-run allegedly fled the scene of a traffic accident on the 134 Freeway and escaped into a residential area in the neighborhood of Eagle Rock.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
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There’s just the slow, often convoluted work of building relationships.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These are common but complicate long-term planning for federal agencies.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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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.—
MARIANO-FLORENTINO CUÉLLAR,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Lego Wicked Emerald City Wall Art This intricate 1,518-piece Emerald City Lego set is bound to keep adults and kids busy ahead of the new movie.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Lou's movies are known for their intricate storylines and complex figures, but An Unfinished Film is surprisingly simple, containing little plot or character development.—
Yangyang Cheng,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Although a ladder is needed for adorning the tree with ornaments, the tree is pre-lit, so that tangled strands of lights are a thing of Christmas past.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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From frequent relocations to a carousel of careers (culminating in a stint in Hot Springs), his choices left indelible marks on those closest to him, including strained relationships and tangled finances.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
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Arranged in a labyrinthine formation, the works with their play on color and transparency created a meandering runway that contrasted beautifully against the dark and hard surfaces of the warehouse venue.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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With the help of 14-year-old Jewish refugee Miriam, Steven embarks on a daring quest across the city’s labyrinthine streets.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Overcomplex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcomplex. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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