as in complications
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 complexities
As each year passes, the complexities of cybersecurity and the more sophisticated threats grow.
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
This analysis of an innovative AI breakthrough is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
What the seventh art has been notoriously bad at is exploring the concept of female desire, in all of its complexities and clandestine, dark-corner complications.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
Arthur Brooks PhD, the celebrated social scientist, Harvard professor, and Atlantic columnist, delves deeper into the macro-elements that underpin true complexities of happiness.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Beyond performance metrics, today's boards are increasingly seeking leaders who can navigate macro complexities like tech transformation, sustainability, geopolitical crises, and social issues.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The new lasers will enable Focused Energy to investigate the complexities of laser performance and fusion target design.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
This analysis of an innovative proposition is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The complexities of navigating the FDA approval process, conducting clinical trials, and establishing manufacturing and distribution networks demanded substantial investment.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
This analysis of an innovative AI breakthrough is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
What the seventh art has been notoriously bad at is exploring the concept of female desire, in all of its complexities and clandestine, dark-corner complications.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
Arthur Brooks PhD, the celebrated social scientist, Harvard professor, and Atlantic columnist, delves deeper into the macro-elements that underpin true complexities of happiness.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Beyond performance metrics, today's boards are increasingly seeking leaders who can navigate macro complexities like tech transformation, sustainability, geopolitical crises, and social issues.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The new lasers will enable Focused Energy to investigate the complexities of laser performance and fusion target design.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
This analysis of an innovative proposition is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The complexities of navigating the FDA approval process, conducting clinical trials, and establishing manufacturing and distribution networks demanded substantial investment.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexities
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This is where employers and healthcare business leaders can step in to help patients and employees receive the best care possible to avoid further complications and help improve patient and employee outcomes across the board.—
Ahzam Afzal,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Or, like Swarovski is doing by segmenting its collection into identifiable tiers, which the brand calls its ‘complications,’ targeting different product-price profiles.—
Stéphane JG Girod,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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However, what is abundantly clear is that in today’s complex work environments, genuine positivity holds the most power when combined with the courage to confront difficulties head-on.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Many of the mobile clinics work in silos and Medi-Cal resources can be restrictive, with clients facing difficulties meeting criteria.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 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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However, there are so many intricacies to the wines of Chianti Classico, with much of that having to do with local terroir - where the grapes are grown.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Complexities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexities. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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