as in complexity
something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
the inevitable convolutions involved in setting up an international teleconference
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Plot convolutions involving a Time Variance Authority (TVA) controlled by evil Mr. Paradox (Matthew Macfadyen) allow for numerous inconsistencies — not paradoxical facts of being and nothingness, just a setup for Deadpool’s interminable, rude, self-reflexive jokes.
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Armond White, National Review, 26 July 2024
The English and Bengali-language project, currently in development, explores the emotional and spiritual convolutions of an immigrant from Bengal living in Scotland.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2024
The top two Pro Tools versions also include Space, which offers an array of beautiful-sounding convolution reverbs, complete with multiple photos of the actual room that was used for recording each impulse response file.
—PCMAG, 1 May 2024
Monster’s contrivances and convolutions didn’t all work for me, but the scenes the boys share in the final third are magical.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2023
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Armond White, National Review, 26 July 2024
The English and Bengali-language project, currently in development, explores the emotional and spiritual convolutions of an immigrant from Bengal living in Scotland.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2024
The top two Pro Tools versions also include Space, which offers an array of beautiful-sounding convolution reverbs, complete with multiple photos of the actual room that was used for recording each impulse response file.
—PCMAG, 1 May 2024
Monster’s contrivances and convolutions didn’t all work for me, but the scenes the boys share in the final third are magical.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convolution
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In northern California and southern Oregon, a winter weather advisory for Mount Shasta and Crater Lake adds another layer of complexity to the region's extreme weather.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Popular on Variety Erivo’s interpretation of the role that Idina Menzel originated on Broadway captures Elphaba’s complexity, showcasing her evolution from an outcast to a symbol of strength.Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
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Resurge Growth Partners acquires startups facing difficulties in a bid to turn them around.Joash Lee, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Greg Germain, a law professor at Syracuse University in New York, told Newsweek on Thursday that the case against Trump is now in extreme difficulty.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Bradley Imer died from complications of COVID-19 in July 2021.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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As such, parents of the past, who may have been able to be very present, focused and involved in their child’s travel experience are now distracted because of the compression of the experience, and the complications of modern travel.Jason D. Seacat, Hartford Courant, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Convolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convolution. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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