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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
First, oversimplifying complexity of human existence can easily diminish the person described.
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Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
The complexity that Jaffe refers to works both ways.
—Jeff Brady, NPR, 1 Feb. 2025
The connection between Nafisi and Bahri is presented with complexity and without sentimentality, neither papering over political differences nor caricaturing Bahri as a generic revolutionary.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2025
Indeed, the piece is chock full of layers and complexity, smart composition and plain old good dancing — frustratingly good in its attention to detail.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
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Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
The complexity that Jaffe refers to works both ways.
—Jeff Brady, NPR, 1 Feb. 2025
The connection between Nafisi and Bahri is presented with complexity and without sentimentality, neither papering over political differences nor caricaturing Bahri as a generic revolutionary.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2025
Indeed, the piece is chock full of layers and complexity, smart composition and plain old good dancing — frustratingly good in its attention to detail.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for complexity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexity
Noun
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Compulsion Games wants players to be fully immersed in this world, in whatever way suits their fancy, whether that’s ramping up the difficulty or toggling invincibility on.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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These categories are color-coded and vary in difficulty, with purple considered the hardest category and yellow considered the easiest.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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But that’s just a passing thought, because the level of sophistication, the tenderness of thought that Jones has put into these works, could only have been produced by someone who has an eye for, and an understanding of, how life shapes and reshapes us.—
Hilton Als,
The New Yorker,
11 Feb. 2025
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Regardless of technological sophistication, a product’s success depends on its accessibility, intuitive design, and value to users.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Recognizing the symptoms of scarlet fever early and seeking medical care can ensure a quick recovery and reduce the risk of complications.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
15 Feb. 2025
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But finding romance, a challenge at any age, comes with its own set of complications for men and women in their seventh, eighth and ninth decade of life.—
Allison Gilbert,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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Even plus athletes can sometimes struggle with the intricacies and footwork of the position.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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There is a sense of awe the artist has created with its level of detail and the intricacy through the handiwork, the thousands of beads and the time commitment in creating each piece.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexity. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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