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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
Popular on Variety The film, shot primarily in the Sundanese language, emphasizes both action and cultural authenticity through its cinematography, utilizing close-ups and slow-motion shots to highlight the intricacies of silat movements while capturing the landscapes of Garut through wide shots.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024
In Prime Video's new adaptation, Thomas takes on the role of Professor Chadwick, Manchester College's new history professor who must navigate the intricacies and manipulations of rich sorority and fraternity members.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
There are subtleties and intricacies to these reclamations, however.
—Damaly Gonzalez, ARTnews.com, 26 Nov. 2024
From tax advisors to investment consultants, London hosts a veritable army of who understand the intricacies of managing private wealth.
—Francois Botha, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024
In Prime Video's new adaptation, Thomas takes on the role of Professor Chadwick, Manchester College's new history professor who must navigate the intricacies and manipulations of rich sorority and fraternity members.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
There are subtleties and intricacies to these reclamations, however.
—Damaly Gonzalez, ARTnews.com, 26 Nov. 2024
From tax advisors to investment consultants, London hosts a veritable army of who understand the intricacies of managing private wealth.
—Francois Botha, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intricacy
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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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“Intricacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intricacy. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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