How to Use complexity in a Sentence

complexity

noun

• He was impressed by the complexity of the music.
• He doesn't grasp the complexity of the situation.
• The diagram illustrates the complexity of the cell's structure.
• The complexity of the code is, in and of itself, a tax on the poor.
  — Scott Galloway, Time, 27 Sep. 2022
• The masks, even more than the garments, are a reminder of the complexity of the times.
  — Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 25 Jan. 2023
• The complexities of Gus are what drew Malick to the role.
  — Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2024
• But that cloak of complexity wasn’t hard to see though.
  — Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2023
• Then to see the complexity and the gravity of what he's done.
  — Nick Romano, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2022
• Even Marley, whom the film is smart enough not to strip of complexity, can feel flat at times.
  — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Feb. 2024
• Hints of wheat and corn are present which enhances the complexity.
  — The Courier-Journal, 12 Oct. 2022
• The scale, the complexity of developing the right costumes and the right makeup, the size of the cast, and the scope of some of the scenes… that makes the shooting complex.
  — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024
• The complexity of healthcare has increased the number of caregivers in the room along with the amount of equipment.
  — George Avalos, The Mercury News, 22 July 2024
• Soy sauce, scallions and a small amount of sugar give the rice complexity.
  — Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2023
• Indeed, the quest to earn a livable wage as one is fraught with complexity.
  — Victoria Chynoweth, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2024
• The first part of his book focuses on the complexities of caring for Jonathan.
  — Cathy Free, Washington Post, 1 Jan. 2024
• Cheap wine gets a makeover thanks to lemon, lots of ginger, and the caramelly complexity of cola.
  — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 1 Dec. 2022
• Add a dash of lemon or grapefruit bitters to the shaker for a little more complexity in the drink.
  — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2024
• Since it was launched into space, images from the telescope have shown the scale and complexity of the cosmos.
  — Jack Birle, Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2023
• That’s the complexity of ‘Blue Velvet’ but also the great talent of David Lynch.
  — Zack Sharf, Variety, 27 Mar. 2024
• And the people and events involved shine a light on some of the complexities of class around the world — and the blinding allure of social media fame and wealth.
  — Marc Wortman, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2023
• These complexities help explain why humans aren’t very high up in the food chain.
  — Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 11 Oct. 2023
• Her gaze has a shadowy complexity to it, a soft smile; on her irises are white points.
  — Teju Cole, New York Times, 25 May 2023
• And one way to deal with that complexity is just to willfully ignore parts of it.
  — Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 22 Mar. 2023
• Our list this year spans price, complexity and time, with a gift for everyone, from the 6-year-old playing dress-up to the 60-year-old war-gamer.
  — James Palmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2023
• With the new work, LP tells the complexity of the human experience through her eyes.
  — Pino Gagliardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Sep. 2023
• Adding to the complexity is the fact that Medicare Part D is a voluntary program.
  — Helen Branswell, STAT, 26 May 2023
• The marinade works its magic by giving the steak a deep taste from the coffee and coffee liqueur, while the chili crisp adds heat and complexity.
  — Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
• The original recipe doesn’t call for bitters, but the cocktail needs it for depth and complexity.
  — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2024
• The long list of variables spoke to the complexity of carving horizontal wells in deep, hot expanses of granite.
  — Brent Crane, The New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2025
• Beharie’s ability to subtly emote with facial expressions and body language add complexity to an otherwise hollow Casey who at times can be frustrating to pin down and understand.
  — Morgan A. Grain, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025

Last Updated: 18 Mar 2025