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as in complexness
the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects
the complexity of the company's computer system is such that a full-time employee is needed to maintain it
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as in difficulty
something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
the political complexities that the secretary-general must deal with
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Recent Examples of complexity
In this episode, Issa joined the siblings to talk about the expansive topic of friendship, specifically about how to maintain them and the complexities of them.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The Missing Link in Wealth Management Strategies Most financial advisors don’t teach clients how to navigate the complexities of high-net-worth wealth management; the industry simply isn’t set up to make these tools accessible.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Directed by Julián Amaru Estrada, this poignant coming-of-age drama explores themes of identity, family and the complexities of Latin American society, specifically highlighting the struggles of LGBTQ+ youth.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
By issuing this statement, in the midst of Trump’s assault on democracy, Bezos inevitably makes that complexity all the more difficult.
—Ruth Marcus, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The Missing Link in Wealth Management Strategies Most financial advisors don’t teach clients how to navigate the complexities of high-net-worth wealth management; the industry simply isn’t set up to make these tools accessible.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Directed by Julián Amaru Estrada, this poignant coming-of-age drama explores themes of identity, family and the complexities of Latin American society, specifically highlighting the struggles of LGBTQ+ youth.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
By issuing this statement, in the midst of Trump’s assault on democracy, Bezos inevitably makes that complexity all the more difficult.
—Ruth Marcus, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexity
Noun
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But the scientists had difficulty following the animals through the island’s dense forests, and the surveys were limited to only certain parts of Mauritius.—
ByRefael Kubersky,
science.org,
20 Mar. 2025
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Each of the four categories is labeled with a color, which also signifies their difficulty level.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Elevate your wardrobe with a doctor bag that can go with anything and add a touch of sophistication.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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The collections were a mix of opulence, chic sophistication, and cutting-edge designs with intimacy on the runways.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Hackman, 95, had heart disease and complications caused by Alzheimer's disease and died from natural causes.—
Jay Stahl,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
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Other major complications of Ludwig angina include infection spread.—
Francisco J. Rivera Rosario,
Health,
11 Mar. 2025
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For years my mother tried to explain the intricacies of roti making to me.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appétit,
13 Mar. 2025
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That is certainly good news for all audiences (okay, especially for us aging women) and inquisitive artists like Landecker seem to feel further empowered to honor the intricacies of their own truth as life evolves and takes unexpected turns.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexity. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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