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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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.
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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
Add a dizzying array of narrative convolutions, coincidences and contrivances and the movie becomes a lot to carry, especially when the tone is supposed to be feather-light.
—Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2023
But never fear: After some pointless convolutions, all three women do eventually go to Lourdes, as does Chrissie, for reasons never clear.
—Jessica Kiang, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2023
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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
Add a dizzying array of narrative convolutions, coincidences and contrivances and the movie becomes a lot to carry, especially when the tone is supposed to be feather-light.
—Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2023
But never fear: After some pointless convolutions, all three women do eventually go to Lourdes, as does Chrissie, for reasons never clear.
—Jessica Kiang, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2023
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These personal stories play an important role in de-stigmatizing acne and portraying the complexities of treatment.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Also, explore cocktails featuring rare vintages like the Retrograde mixed with TIME : SPACE Mastery, a unique single malt with layers of complexity that embraces 200 years of history.Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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If these workers are deported, the food industry will probably have great difficulty replacing them.Paul Krugman, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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But there are several counties where the difficulty is even higher.Jasmine Cui, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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In the wake of the ruling, numerous reports have emerged of women dying or nearly dying from miscarriages or complications in dangerous pregnancies, as doctors were unable to intervene due to these bans.Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Losing Prescott is sure to add some huge complications for the offense, but the Cowboys have Cooper Rush and Trey Lance to lean on while Prescott heals.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Convolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convolution. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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