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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
There is a sense of awe the artist has created with its level of detail and the intricacy through the handiwork, the thousands of beads and the time commitment in creating each piece.
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
Stringent advertising regulations and the intricacies of e-commerce — especially in industries such as cannabis and alternative beverages — require brands to be more ingenious and resilient than ever.
—Joshua Adragna, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
Relying solely on these one-size-fits-all approaches can limit your ability to address the specific challenges and intricacies of your projects.
—Dr. Chiranjiv Roy, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Sports How to Fix a Soccer Game In this excerpt from The Fix: Soccer and Organized Crime, Declan Hill investigates the intricacies of match-fixing in soccer: how fixes are arranged, how they're signalled, and how everyone gets paid.
—hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
Stringent advertising regulations and the intricacies of e-commerce — especially in industries such as cannabis and alternative beverages — require brands to be more ingenious and resilient than ever.
—Joshua Adragna, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
Relying solely on these one-size-fits-all approaches can limit your ability to address the specific challenges and intricacies of your projects.
—Dr. Chiranjiv Roy, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Sports How to Fix a Soccer Game In this excerpt from The Fix: Soccer and Organized Crime, Declan Hill investigates the intricacies of match-fixing in soccer: how fixes are arranged, how they're signalled, and how everyone gets paid.
—hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intricacy
Noun
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Instead of presenting the complexity of Israeli reality, the filmmakers chose to amplify narratives that distort Israel’s image vis-à-vis international audiences.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Mar. 2025
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These proposals could have far-reaching implications for individuals and businesses navigating the complexities of the U.S. tax system.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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What's better, most of the best drip coffee machines on this list have a lower difficulty rating than your toaster oven.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
7 Mar. 2025
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Republicans have been and still are going through a good bit of difficulty in becoming the party of both the rich and the working class.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
7 Mar. 2025
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This only adds to the complications for millennials and Gen Z, Bob Driscoll Senior Vice President and Director of Residential Lending at Rockland Trust, said.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Three doctors who research or treat liver disease said that complications, such as infections or blood clots, are somewhat expected after a transplant, but patient outcomes are generally positive.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Intricacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intricacy. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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