as in complicated
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated
spent his first year at the Pentagon just trying to fathom its byzantine workings
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Recent Examples of byzantine
Curiously enough, its Byzantine domes are replicated in mosques across Istanbul on both ends of the Bosporus, all looking sort of similar.
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Danuta Hamlin, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Ever since Byzantine emperor Justinian commissioned the construction of Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia in the 6th century AD, churches have also functioned as cultural landmarks and tourist attractions.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
In the areas of culture, literature and heritage, the visit will also go some way to underscoring the links between the two countries over books and writing, and the moves to preserve Ancient Roman and Byzantine architecture and heritage crafts.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The Louvre’s debut fashion exhibit spotlights precious objects from the Byzantine era to the Second French Empire, tracing their influence on designer clothing.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025
Petra’s location linking East and West—which swiftly enriched the city and, by extension, the entire Nabataean Kingdom—is reflected in its distinctive rock-cut architecture, which infuses Nabataean architecture with Hellenistic and Byzantine features.
—Hannah Edgar, ARTnews.com, 25 Feb. 2025
The devil is in the details when delving into the Byzantine world of health care, but Illinois consumers have an intense interest in both lowering their prescription costs and preserving their corner drugstore.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
When a federal employee retires, the workers gather the employee’s personnel records and go through a Byzantine series of calculations to determine the worker’s benefits.
—Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
The garment took two of the atelier’s seamstresses more than 600 hours — or 25 days — to stitch by hand and is embellished with Swarovski crystals, golden embroidery featuring Byzantine crosses and Versace’s signature draping inspired by Ancient Greek peplum dresses.
—Lisa Klaassen and Serene Nourrisson, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
Danuta Hamlin, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Ever since Byzantine emperor Justinian commissioned the construction of Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia in the 6th century AD, churches have also functioned as cultural landmarks and tourist attractions.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
In the areas of culture, literature and heritage, the visit will also go some way to underscoring the links between the two countries over books and writing, and the moves to preserve Ancient Roman and Byzantine architecture and heritage crafts.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The Louvre’s debut fashion exhibit spotlights precious objects from the Byzantine era to the Second French Empire, tracing their influence on designer clothing.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025
Petra’s location linking East and West—which swiftly enriched the city and, by extension, the entire Nabataean Kingdom—is reflected in its distinctive rock-cut architecture, which infuses Nabataean architecture with Hellenistic and Byzantine features.
—Hannah Edgar, ARTnews.com, 25 Feb. 2025
The devil is in the details when delving into the Byzantine world of health care, but Illinois consumers have an intense interest in both lowering their prescription costs and preserving their corner drugstore.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
When a federal employee retires, the workers gather the employee’s personnel records and go through a Byzantine series of calculations to determine the worker’s benefits.
—Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
The garment took two of the atelier’s seamstresses more than 600 hours — or 25 days — to stitch by hand and is embellished with Swarovski crystals, golden embroidery featuring Byzantine crosses and Versace’s signature draping inspired by Ancient Greek peplum dresses.
—Lisa Klaassen and Serene Nourrisson, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for byzantine
Adjective
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Oversharing and going dark are hazards of the moon’s complicated clash with Jupiter.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Trump and Zuckerberg have a complicated history, with the president being critical of the Silicon Valley CEO's management of online censorship, which culminated in a ban from Meta platforms after the January 6 riots.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Dutch florists provided tens of thousands of flowers in an intricate, colorful layout − a tradition in its 39th year.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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At its core, quilting involves stitching together layers of fabric, often in intricate patterns, to create both beautiful and functional items.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Shifting trade policies, geopolitical risks, supply shortages and evolving regulatory landscapes all complicate decision-making.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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While promoting fairness, the rule can, and often does, complicate estate administration.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D.,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This capability directly addresses use cases involving the analysis of extensive codebases, the summarization of lengthy documents, or maintaining context in prolonged complex interactions necessary for sophisticated AI agents.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Unhackable networks: Traditional encryption relies on complex math problems that could eventually be cracked by powerful computers.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The cooler tones within this taupe shade are sophisticated and elegant when paired with veiny marble details.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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The sophisticated bouquet features a monochrome rose and carnation mix that any mom would be thrilled to receive.—
Sarah Madaus,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Byzantine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/byzantine. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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