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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
Even one of his attorneys would later admit that as a developer, Macklowe was well aware of the need for permits and the intricacies of the zoning code.
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Andrew Rice, Curbed, 26 June 2025
The team hopes to see more interdisciplinary studies in the future, especially for those interested in revealing the intricacies of topics like ancient lifestyles, burial customs, and settlements.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 10 June 2025
Others turned to social media forums to discuss the intricacies of that fateful night, turning what began as a local homicide case into a broader national sensation.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 21 June 2025
The intricacy of the process, from the soil to the farmers, to the grapes to the weather.
—Adam Morganstern, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Andrew Rice, Curbed, 26 June 2025
The team hopes to see more interdisciplinary studies in the future, especially for those interested in revealing the intricacies of topics like ancient lifestyles, burial customs, and settlements.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 10 June 2025
Others turned to social media forums to discuss the intricacies of that fateful night, turning what began as a local homicide case into a broader national sensation.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 21 June 2025
The intricacy of the process, from the soil to the farmers, to the grapes to the weather.
—Adam Morganstern, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for intricacy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intricacy
Noun
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As Ernest Burkhart, a simple-minded man manipulated to do unspeakable things, DiCaprio presents his character's moral conflict with complexity.—
Derek Lawrence,
EW.com,
13 July 2025
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However, depending on the scale of games, concentrating these matches into a limited number of venues may add complexity around coordinating TV broadcast timings, match sequencing, fan transportation logistics, and stadium turnaround times.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The logistical difficulty of smuggling datacenter-grade hardware is often underestimated; these GPUs arrive preassembled into racks that can weigh over 3,600 pounds, making physical diversion highly impractical.—
Patrick Moorhead,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Almost from the start, however, the project faced difficulties due to the fact that NTE Energy continued to hold the certificate of approval from the siting council to develop the property for a power plant — despite having since gone out of business.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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Insulin resistance occurs when cells don't respond to insulin, leading to high blood glucose and potential health complications.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
10 July 2025
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Final Words Built for those who expect excellence without complication, the Sunseeker Elite X7 helps keep your lawn well-groomed with little to no manual effort.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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“Intricacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intricacy. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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