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.
  • Expressing your truth, in all its complexity, can encourage the other person to back off.
    Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2023
  • Diving deep into these complexities through an MBA can equip you with the tools to drive meaningful change.
    Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
  • This is a blend that people who tend to steer away from that category should give a try, with a complexity and depth of flavor that belies its affordable price point.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Bassett said the characters she’s played over the years have taught her about the complexity and deeper humanity of being a woman.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2023
  • That smoky-salty character is still there, but a rich fruitiness is present throughout to give this limited-edition single malt a new level of complexity.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
  • To help manage the growing complexities, a new class of healthcare intermediaries emerged.
    Robert Pearl, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Fans of crime drama will enjoy the complexity and intensity, and fans of Elba will relish in one of his darkest performances to date.
    Josh Sargent, Men's Health, 22 Feb. 2023
  • So if grape juice and cars and buildings merit critical analysis for their complexity and design, shouldn’t a piece of modern software qualify as an object of criticism too?
    WIRED, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Supporting Business Growth As your business grows, the complexities of managing finances will as well.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Products like gold jewelry might command higher premiums based off design and artistic value, which introduce more complexities.
    Erika Tulfo, CNN, 27 Oct. 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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