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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
All of the work culminates with competitions, Bowman’s favorite part of doing French ring along with the sport’s complexity.
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Scientists have long considered the complexity of language to be an obvious separation between humans and all other life forms on Earth.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Adding to the complexity was that four of the five counts that were left standing involve violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Cross-border barrages in both directions have grown in size and complexity throughout the full-scale war.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Scientists have long considered the complexity of language to be an obvious separation between humans and all other life forms on Earth.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Adding to the complexity was that four of the five counts that were left standing involve violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Cross-border barrages in both directions have grown in size and complexity throughout the full-scale war.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for complexity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexity
Noun
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At an international meeting on boosting border security and tackling people-smuggling, Starmer expressed frustration at the difficulty of stopping thousands of people a year risking the dangerous sea crossing from France.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Apr. 2025
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In my personal value system, difficulties should be faced with calm composure, bold creativity and steely determination — which my advisors model regularly.—
Jed Brewer,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Wrigley has always been an alchemical brew of simplicity and sophistication.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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But beyond the star power and sophistication, the Hope Rising Benefit was a night of connection and commitment—a reminder that every dollar raised is a step toward understanding FTD, supporting affected families, and, one day, finding a cure.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The remainder of last season also had its complications.—
Richard Amofa,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Resulting high calcium levels can cause additional complications like kidney damage.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Now, the necropolis has been cleared of ash and stone and the intricacies of the historic burials have been revealed.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Sales teams must successfully navigate these intricacies to ensure a smooth and impactful sales process.—
Guy Yehiav,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexity. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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