as in complicated
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated
spent his first year at the Pentagon just trying to fathom its byzantine workings
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Recent Examples of byzantine
Ever since Byzantine emperor Justinian commissioned the construction of Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia in the 6th century AD, churches have also functioned as cultural landmarks and tourist attractions.
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Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
In the areas of culture, literature and heritage, the visit will also go some way to underscoring the links between the two countries over books and writing, and the moves to preserve Ancient Roman and Byzantine architecture and heritage crafts.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The Louvre’s debut fashion exhibit spotlights precious objects from the Byzantine era to the Second French Empire, tracing their influence on designer clothing.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025
Petra’s location linking East and West—which swiftly enriched the city and, by extension, the entire Nabataean Kingdom—is reflected in its distinctive rock-cut architecture, which infuses Nabataean architecture with Hellenistic and Byzantine features.
—Hannah Edgar, ARTnews.com, 25 Feb. 2025
The devil is in the details when delving into the Byzantine world of health care, but Illinois consumers have an intense interest in both lowering their prescription costs and preserving their corner drugstore.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
When a federal employee retires, the workers gather the employee’s personnel records and go through a Byzantine series of calculations to determine the worker’s benefits.
—Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
The garment took two of the atelier’s seamstresses more than 600 hours — or 25 days — to stitch by hand and is embellished with Swarovski crystals, golden embroidery featuring Byzantine crosses and Versace’s signature draping inspired by Ancient Greek peplum dresses.
—Lisa Klaassen and Serene Nourrisson, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
Dalla Ragione: Especially from the beginning of 1400 to the middle of 1500, because before, the art was like a Byzantine art, not really close to the nature.
—Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
In the areas of culture, literature and heritage, the visit will also go some way to underscoring the links between the two countries over books and writing, and the moves to preserve Ancient Roman and Byzantine architecture and heritage crafts.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The Louvre’s debut fashion exhibit spotlights precious objects from the Byzantine era to the Second French Empire, tracing their influence on designer clothing.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025
Petra’s location linking East and West—which swiftly enriched the city and, by extension, the entire Nabataean Kingdom—is reflected in its distinctive rock-cut architecture, which infuses Nabataean architecture with Hellenistic and Byzantine features.
—Hannah Edgar, ARTnews.com, 25 Feb. 2025
The devil is in the details when delving into the Byzantine world of health care, but Illinois consumers have an intense interest in both lowering their prescription costs and preserving their corner drugstore.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
When a federal employee retires, the workers gather the employee’s personnel records and go through a Byzantine series of calculations to determine the worker’s benefits.
—Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
The garment took two of the atelier’s seamstresses more than 600 hours — or 25 days — to stitch by hand and is embellished with Swarovski crystals, golden embroidery featuring Byzantine crosses and Versace’s signature draping inspired by Ancient Greek peplum dresses.
—Lisa Klaassen and Serene Nourrisson, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
Dalla Ragione: Especially from the beginning of 1400 to the middle of 1500, because before, the art was like a Byzantine art, not really close to the nature.
—Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for byzantine
Adjective
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Any hedge fund or investment bank with an ability to do some complicated hedges is in a position to jump into the fray.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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President Donald Trump’s tariffs aim to bring jobs and factories back to the U.S., but the reality is more complicated.—
Bruce Gil,
Quartz,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The film also incorporates an experimental narrative approach called Deaf Point of View, using impressionistic visual photography and intricate sound design to thrust the audience into the Deaf experience.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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True to his word, Sharpe has immersed himself in the craft, mastering everything from tasting notes to the intricate distillation processes in Cognac, France.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There are extensive drawbacks to using nuclear weapons, including their very destructiveness—which could undermine larger objectives or complicate battlefield operations—and the international backlash that would follow.—
Paul Avey,
Foreign Affairs,
6 Mar. 2025
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Since the Trump administration took office, environmental activists have feared that certain existing standards could be rolled back and further complicate efforts to clean up American water supplies.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Faced with an issue so vast and complex, people often respond in four common ways.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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However, for all their visual appeal and seemingly effortless ability to inject color into a watch, setting a dial using hard-stones is a delicate and complex process.—
Milena Lazazzera,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Her personal restaurant recommendations read like a love letter to the city's diverse dining scene: the sophisticated Spanish flavors at Casa Paco, the Chinese cuisine at Sunny's Chinese, and the charm of brodflour bakery.—
Kimberly Lyn,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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Inside the lines, however, each hole connects to very sophisticated emitter that releases water one drop at a time.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Byzantine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/byzantine. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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