as in intricate
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated
labyrinthine politics that left us totally befuddled
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Recent Examples of labyrinthine
But as the search for La Tercera becomes increasingly labyrinthine, Rosario’s mother and the entire Delgado family emerge in all their dizzying traitors and heroes, reactionaries and revolutionaries.
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Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 16 May 2023
Bond driving directly from labyrinthine Italian streets to a railroad station, on the flat, in what looks like another town entirely, or emerging from a foggy Norwegian forest into a nice bright day.
—The New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2021
Given the safety requirements and protocols, the setup for the graduation was labyrinthine.
—Corbett Smith, Dallas News, 30 May 2020
Devs is only the latest in a series of puzzle-box shows more preoccupied with their own cleverness and their labyrinthine twists than with the burden of watchability.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2020
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Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 16 May 2023
Bond driving directly from labyrinthine Italian streets to a railroad station, on the flat, in what looks like another town entirely, or emerging from a foggy Norwegian forest into a nice bright day.
—The New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2021
Given the safety requirements and protocols, the setup for the graduation was labyrinthine.
—Corbett Smith, Dallas News, 30 May 2020
Devs is only the latest in a series of puzzle-box shows more preoccupied with their own cleverness and their labyrinthine twists than with the burden of watchability.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for labyrinthine
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Leading large organizations involves managing intricate connections and interactions that yield both thorny challenges and thrilling achievements.Gregory Crawford, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The government should avoid meddling with intricate supply chains—raising grocery bills in the name of outdated 18th-century mercantilist myths is not in the best interest of workers.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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Some, like comedy kingpin Chuck Lorre, have more complicated deals that may eclipse those of the mega-earners due to back-end compensation terms for shows that perform well.Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The author also shares his account of the complicated history of baking fundamentals like sugar, flour, and vanilla.The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
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Sizable costs levied on businesses, costs that needlessly harm and complicate exchange for customers and businesses alike.John Tamny, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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May dilute ownership and complicate decision-making.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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Fighting a complex legal battle is expensive, even for someone like Mangione who appears to come from wealth, Rainey Reitman, board president for Freedom of the Press Foundation said.Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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In its way, A Real Pain is a more complex film than last year's Oscar-winning Zone of Interest, a brutally cold but also rather obvious study of a Nazi family living out a suburban fantasy next to a concentration camp.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Combining different age statements and finishing casks contributes to its depth and richness, creating a unique and sophisticated sipping experience.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Sleek and sophisticated, monochromatic schemes—particularly in white, gold and silver—are trending, like this silver belles-inspired 40-count ornament set.Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Labyrinthine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labyrinthine. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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