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Adjective
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The long answer is a little more complex.—
Diana Bocco,
USA Today,
15 May 2026 -
This single-sensor approach removes the need for the complex calibration typically required when combining separate lidar and camera systems.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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Lee echoes the same sentiment and notes that certain specialty products, like overcomplicated or time-consuming jewelry cleaners, aren't worth hanging onto.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Republican primary field is far more complicated.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
16 May 2026
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This summer’s most unlikely wine trend does not involve a rare bottle or a complicated spritz.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Of course, there are those who already find the lottery system too convoluted.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
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Zach Harper thinks the NBA’s proposal is overly convoluted.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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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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One of the most important traditions is pineapple pole plaiting, in which artisans weave and shape materials into intricate forms.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The intricate family drama uses Christianity as a pillar, but extends outward to explore the sticky nuances and unexpected circumstances that arise amid major life changes.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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But are they caught in a tangled web because of the growing uncertainty in the net?—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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And then Tabakis gets down to business with five emotionally tangled pieces for electric guitar.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
14 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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The soap opera sketch with Kristen Wiig, Fred Armisen and Hader lampooned incoherent Valley accents and labyrinthine freeway directions in Los Angeles.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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“Overcomplex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcomplex. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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