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as in complexity
something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
just now learning the intricacies of owning one's own business
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as in complexness
the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects
the intricacy of the puzzle requires close concentration
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Recent Examples of intricacy
Kathleen West is also the author of three previous books that deal with the intricacies of human relations.
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Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 11 May 2025
Calculating the date of Easter has been a complex matter for thousands of years because of the intricacies of accounting for both the solar and lunar cycles, as well as the Gregorian and Julian calendars.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
Those intricacies include a sharp focus on the accessories that have helped to define the look of the Black dandy, from two-toned brogues, pocket squares and custom fedoras to refined watches and, yes, the jeweled lapel pin or brooch.
—Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 5 May 2025
Featuring Babe Ruth and several other real-life Yankee legends as themselves, director Sam Wood’s heartfelt story doubles as a document of baseball culture in all of its intricacies, from rookie season hazing rituals to Gehrig’s rousing home-run sensations.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 25 Apr. 2025
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Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 11 May 2025
Calculating the date of Easter has been a complex matter for thousands of years because of the intricacies of accounting for both the solar and lunar cycles, as well as the Gregorian and Julian calendars.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
Those intricacies include a sharp focus on the accessories that have helped to define the look of the Black dandy, from two-toned brogues, pocket squares and custom fedoras to refined watches and, yes, the jeweled lapel pin or brooch.
—Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 5 May 2025
Featuring Babe Ruth and several other real-life Yankee legends as themselves, director Sam Wood’s heartfelt story doubles as a document of baseball culture in all of its intricacies, from rookie season hazing rituals to Gehrig’s rousing home-run sensations.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intricacy
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The sheer complexity of a deal, which will take years to complete and require multiagency input, forced Trump’s first treasury secretary to shelve their sale, and experts believe the same hurdles pose significant challenges this time around, too.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2025
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Through their compelling storytelling, today’s leaders can gain valuable insights into the complexities of human behavior and take solace in the enduring challenges of leadership.—
Anjali Chaudhry,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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These disruptions and the resulting symptoms like headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, difficulty concentrating, memory lapses, balance issues, sensitivity to light and noise and personality changes can last minutes to days to even weeks and months.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The difficulty is that anger doesn't get to be carried out by taking out a handgun and shooting at three teenagers.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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Causes Charcot foot is closely linked to peripheral neuropathy, which is often a complication of diabetes.—
Isabel Casimiro,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2025
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The new strategy would continue the current vaccine approval process for people ages 65 and older and younger people with health problems that put them at high risk for serious complications from the virus.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
22 May 2025
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“Intricacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intricacy. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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