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Adjective
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Grief is complex and, often, confusing.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026 -
Plus, five types of hyaluronic acid, squalane, and antioxidant-rich botanicals like white ginseng and a mulberry complex replenish moisture and support the skin barrier with every pat.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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The interior is also organized without being overcomplicated.—
Chantelle Kincy,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
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Palma Palma serves a seasonal tasting menu that changes often, so every visit feels a little different—the food is creative and full of layered, thoughtful flavors without feeling overcomplicated.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That’s a lot of complicated, and at times conflicting, objectives to try to balance.—
Steven D. Reske,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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So, the story is getting more complicated because more people are telling it, but also society is dealing with new ideas around environmentalism and second-wave feminism.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
23 May 2026
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Through some convoluted changes of hands, the property’s current investors rescued and reimagined the remains of a previously defunct resort to give us Ocean Casino Resort in all its glory as a sigh of relief for this prime Boardwalk location.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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If nothing else, Guy Ritchie’s latest effort proves that a movie can be ridiculously convoluted and simple-minded at the same time.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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These are common but complicate long-term planning for federal agencies.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 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
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Sophisticated threat actors, ransomware groups, and nation-state actors employ AI to exploit the vulnerable links in intricate, multi-tiered supply networks.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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For the dress during her main Italian religious ceremony on May 22, 2022, Kourtney opted for a more intricate version of her courthouse look.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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As Danny and Lena squared off against thieves, smugglers, and serial killers, Boston Blue also explored the tangled branches of the Silver family tree.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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Drawer dividers keep utensils and cooking tools from becoming a tangled mess.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Deep-sea cave diving brings a host of risks, said John Volanthen, a diving officer for the British Cave Rescue Council, who played a key role in the rescue of a Thai youth soccer team that became trapped in a labyrinthine underwater cave network in 2018.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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The user interface is equally refined and mirrors the machine itself—fluid, intuitive, and refreshingly free of the labyrinthine menus found in many rivals.—
Robb Rice,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
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“Overcomplex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcomplex. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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