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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
The intricacies of the goalkeeping role mean that the urgency to find the answer is likely greater than the rest of her ongoing personnel experiments.
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Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Local real estate agents will have a better knowledge of the intricacies related to your area, Berner said.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
However, the intricacies of their union are still in question, as the two are notoriously private.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Apr. 2025
Understanding the intricacies of different regulations allows consultants to develop tailored risk management frameworks that reduce complexity while strengthening financial resilience.
—Dimitar Dimitrov, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Local real estate agents will have a better knowledge of the intricacies related to your area, Berner said.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
However, the intricacies of their union are still in question, as the two are notoriously private.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Apr. 2025
Understanding the intricacies of different regulations allows consultants to develop tailored risk management frameworks that reduce complexity while strengthening financial resilience.
—Dimitar Dimitrov, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intricacy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intricacy
Noun
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The platform removes complexity out of operations and provides visibility, automation, and clarity.—
Jennifer Pierce,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Fort Worth needs a Chief who understands the complexities of law enforcement and is dedicated to fostering safety, transparency, and trust citywide.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Mixed Performance Metrics: While PepsiCo has seen modest revenue growth (averaging 5% over the past three years) and retains a moderate operating margin of 14%, the latest quarterly outcomes underscore the difficulties of reconciling volume reductions with pricing power in the current landscape.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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In March, three high-profile women streamers were stalked while streaming at the Santa Monica Pier, igniting a conversation about the dangers and difficulties of being so visible in a world increasingly dominated by misogyny.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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According to People, a spokesperson from the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed on Wednesday (April 16) that the actress’s passing was ruled as natural, resulting from complications of diabetes mellitus.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
17 Apr. 2025
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Things have reportedly gotten so bad that when Charles was hospitalized on March 27 related to complications from his treatment, Harry learned about it through the media.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Intricacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intricacy. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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