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as in complexness
the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects
the complexity of the company's computer system is such that a full-time employee is needed to maintain it
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as in difficulty
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 complexity
Wanting to engage with the complexity of that relationship by speaking about race and identity in a frank way that is both personal and political.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
Legal experts have however raised concerns about a unique condition in the settlement that potentially benefits the Sackler family, suggesting ethical complexities.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Jan. 2025
Additionally, there’s a cast of voices that speak to Stone’s genius and impact but also intimately understand the layers and complexities of being Black geniuses themselves.
—Naima Cochrane, VIBE.com, 23 Jan. 2025
The memoir is likewise an offering to both know Case more deeply, and to read between the lines, dance around in it and resonate with the complexities of being a creative human.
—Cat Woods, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
Legal experts have however raised concerns about a unique condition in the settlement that potentially benefits the Sackler family, suggesting ethical complexities.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Jan. 2025
Additionally, there’s a cast of voices that speak to Stone’s genius and impact but also intimately understand the layers and complexities of being Black geniuses themselves.
—Naima Cochrane, VIBE.com, 23 Jan. 2025
The memoir is likewise an offering to both know Case more deeply, and to read between the lines, dance around in it and resonate with the complexities of being a creative human.
—Cat Woods, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexity
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Milk, wheat, and soy, the three undeclared allergens in the barbecue sauce, can lead to severe or life-threatening reactions such as anaphylaxis, which involves difficulty breathing and a drop in blood pressure.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Ravens are the DVOA darlings for a second straight season, a metric that measures teams on a per play basis, accounting for difficulty of opponent and other items.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging AI to enhance the sophistication and scale of their attacks.—
Skip Sanzeri,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Quirky, outspoken, and utterly Floridian, Irvin is as much Vero Beach as the latest tycoon to get hooked on the community’s unique blend of sophistication and authentic, flip-flop fun.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2025
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Keep reading for more of Us’ top stories: Mandy Moore and Busy Philipps are among the stars mourning the loss of influencer Rebecca Wylie Simms, who died at age 39 following complications from surgery.—
Meredith Nardino,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2025
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On top of the complications of the dam, the river faces increasingly drastic flooding and droughts.—
Julia Gordon,
Hartford Courant,
20 Jan. 2025
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Is there anyone who’s scrutinized the intricacies of this offense more than him?—
Brooks Kubena,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Getting a glimpse of the brilliant scene through JWST, a team at NASA created a 3D scan of the interstellar material that displays its intricacies in tremendous detail.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexity. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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