How to Use complexity in a Sentence

complexity

noun
  • He was impressed by the complexity of the music.
  • He doesn't grasp the complexity of the situation.
  • The diagram illustrates the complexity of the cell's structure.
  • The complexity of the code is, in and of itself, a tax on the poor.
    — Scott Galloway, Time, 27 Sep. 2022
  • The masks, even more than the garments, are a reminder of the complexity of the times.
    — Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 25 Jan. 2023
  • In the behind-the-scenes video, Cruise explains the complexity of the stunt.
    — Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 5 June 2025
  • The complexities of Gus are what drew Malick to the role.
    — Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2024
  • But that cloak of complexity wasn’t hard to see though.
    — Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Then to see the complexity and the gravity of what he's done.
    — Nick Romano, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2022
  • As app stores grow, both in volume and complexity, the tools used to screen them will need to evolve at the same pace.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
  • Even Marley, whom the film is smart enough not to strip of complexity, can feel flat at times.
    — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Hints of wheat and corn are present which enhances the complexity.
    — The Courier-Journal, 12 Oct. 2022
  • The complexity of the arguments are likely to break new legal ground in the state, the high court found.
    — CBS News, 12 Aug. 2022
  • The scale, the complexity of developing the right costumes and the right makeup, the size of the cast, and the scope of some of the scenes… that makes the shooting complex.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024
  • This ranking is based on the complexity of each game, the range of skills required and the element of chance.
    — Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2022
  • The complexity of healthcare has increased the number of caregivers in the room along with the amount of equipment.
    — George Avalos, The Mercury News, 22 July 2024
  • The more people or moving parts there are, the more complexity there is.
    — Jay Steven Levin, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022
  • But due to the complexity of the endeavor, the date for launching the merge live on the Ethereum blockchain has been pushed numerous times.
    — Taylor Locke, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2022
  • Soy sauce, scallions and a small amount of sugar give the rice complexity.
    — Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Indeed, the quest to earn a livable wage as one is fraught with complexity.
    — Victoria Chynoweth, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2024
  • The first part of his book focuses on the complexities of caring for Jonathan.
    — Cathy Free, Washington Post, 1 Jan. 2024
  • Cheap wine gets a makeover thanks to lemon, lots of ginger, and the caramelly complexity of cola.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Add a dash of lemon or grapefruit bitters to the shaker for a little more complexity in the drink.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Since it was launched into space, images from the telescope have shown the scale and complexity of the cosmos.
    — Jack Birle, Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2023
  • That’s the complexity of ‘Blue Velvet’ but also the great talent of David Lynch.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 27 Mar. 2024
  • To combat the flatness of the phrase and revive the complexity of Black lives, Morrison turned to the archives.
    — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2022
  • And the people and events involved shine a light on some of the complexities of class around the world — and the blinding allure of social media fame and wealth.
    — Marc Wortman, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2023
  • These complexities help explain why humans aren’t very high up in the food chain.
    — Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 11 Oct. 2023
  • In the end, his story struck a chord with many navigating the complexities of blended families.
    — Ashley Vega, People.com, 28 June 2025
  • This double consciousness – being part of the culture, yet apart from it – is what makes conversos vital to understanding the complexities of colonial Latin America.
    — Flora Cassen, The Conversation, 27 June 2025

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