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something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
just now learning the intricacies of owning one's own business
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Recent Examples of intricacies
Sales teams must successfully navigate these intricacies to ensure a smooth and impactful sales process.
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Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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
Beyond the celebrity factor, the show aims to depict the intricacies of talent management in Spain.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
Kelly has built a reputation for crafting spaces that capture the essence of his clients’ visions (all while addressing the intricacies of planning and staying ahead of changing industry demands).
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Some local residents aren’t going to parse the intricacies of when and under what circumstances the police department will engage in this type of enforcement.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
Tony Award-winning playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins understands the intricacies of family.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
For years my mother tried to explain the intricacies of roti making to me.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 13 Mar. 2025
McClain and her crewmates will spend two days getting briefed by Crew 9 on the intricacies of space station operations before Hague, Gorbunov, Wilmore and Williams undock for their return to Earth.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2025
Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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
Beyond the celebrity factor, the show aims to depict the intricacies of talent management in Spain.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
Kelly has built a reputation for crafting spaces that capture the essence of his clients’ visions (all while addressing the intricacies of planning and staying ahead of changing industry demands).
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Some local residents aren’t going to parse the intricacies of when and under what circumstances the police department will engage in this type of enforcement.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
Tony Award-winning playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins understands the intricacies of family.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
For years my mother tried to explain the intricacies of roti making to me.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 13 Mar. 2025
McClain and her crewmates will spend two days getting briefed by Crew 9 on the intricacies of space station operations before Hague, Gorbunov, Wilmore and Williams undock for their return to Earth.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intricacies
Noun
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As each year passes, the complexities of cybersecurity and the more sophisticated threats grow.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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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
Noun
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Her cause of death was complications of acute liver failure, per the obituary.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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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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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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“Intricacies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intricacies. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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