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Recent Examples of overcomplicated
The interior is also organized without being overcomplicated.
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Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
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
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
But in our era of overcomplicated vehicle systems, and the innately human tendency to spill coffee, food and whatever else all over our beloved vehicles’ interiors, there are certainly long-term benefits to having such durability and simplicity.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Again, the meeting about M-Tex’s finances gets a little overcomplicated with all the talk of LLC payables and holdcos.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 30 Nov. 2025
The farms Colicchio bought from were celebrated right on the menu, and their wares were not overwhelmed by overcomplicated cooking.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025
Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
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
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
But in our era of overcomplicated vehicle systems, and the innately human tendency to spill coffee, food and whatever else all over our beloved vehicles’ interiors, there are certainly long-term benefits to having such durability and simplicity.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Again, the meeting about M-Tex’s finances gets a little overcomplicated with all the talk of LLC payables and holdcos.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 30 Nov. 2025
The farms Colicchio bought from were celebrated right on the menu, and their wares were not overwhelmed by overcomplicated cooking.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcomplicated
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Removing barriers for non-traditional students like prohibitive costs or complicated admissions and financial aid processes is one way to improve access, said Lane, who helps create the commission’s enrollment reports.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Several of them had taken part in the complicated 2018 cave rescue in northern Thailand of 12 schoolboys and their soccer coach.—
Jintamas Saksornchai,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Determining allocations from the €853m (£742m) value pillar is somewhat convoluted, and The Athletic’s estimate may differ immaterially from the distribution figures eventually released by UEFA next year.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
30 May 2026
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The often convoluted petition process is often regarded as a blood sport in Illinois.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Divers cautioned that the next phase of the mission will be extremely complex, and at the mercy of the elements.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Even if most of that new work was beneath their pay grade, the number of complex projects also exploded.—
Rob Collie,
Fortune,
29 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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The bar is 3,000 square feet in all, with muted pink pillows, intricate floral light fixtures and gold accents.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Notably, Tutt made significant contributions in the design of the intricate parachute system used on NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft mission.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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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
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During her matches, the 28-year-old athlete has turned the tennis court into her own personal runway, wearing a slew of elaborate ensembles.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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At one end, there’s a children’s wading pool with an elaborate play structure and splash pad; at the other end, there’s the 25-yard, four-lane lap pool.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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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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“Overcomplicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcomplicated. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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