as in maze
a confusing and complicated arrangement of passages
we eventually realized that we were lost in the labyrinth of hallways in the museum
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Exploring the veritable labyrinth of luxury—past the couture salon displaying Jean Paul Gaultier and Yves Saint Laurent treasures, the jewel-box bathrooms, and down the spiral staircase—guests eventually arrived at the storied Red Room.
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Freya Drohan, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
The water level in the labyrinth of underground pipes began to drop, creating a vacuum in the system.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025
There's also an on-site meditation labyrinth, a hammock garden, and private hiking trails.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
This article seeks to demystify probate, shedding light on its challenges and offering strategies to navigate or even avoid this legal labyrinth.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Freya Drohan, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
The water level in the labyrinth of underground pipes began to drop, creating a vacuum in the system.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025
There's also an on-site meditation labyrinth, a hammock garden, and private hiking trails.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
This article seeks to demystify probate, shedding light on its challenges and offering strategies to navigate or even avoid this legal labyrinth.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for labyrinth
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“Labyrinth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labyrinth. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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