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
The company behind the transportation project redesigned the metro line, boring subway tunnels 102 feet deeper than originally planned so the once-bustling road that ran through a Byzantine market could remain intact as an open archaeological site.
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Leslie Katz, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Tel Qana is a historically rich location that contains evidence of ancient settlements spanning multiple historical periods, from the Bronze Age to the Byzantine era.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
The city became a cultural hub during the Roman and Byzantine periods and is known for its archaeological riches, including baths, churches, burial sites and theaters.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024
The Byzantine Generals Problem: History Meets Blockchain To grasp the essence of BFT, imagine Byzantine generals encircling an enemy city.
—Gary Weinstein, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
The Cappella Palatina inside the Palazzo dei Normanni is a resplendent example of architecture that glitters with intricate gold Byzantine mosaics.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2024
But this measure is a Byzantine quagmire of foggy muddle.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
That didn’t stop Byzantine emperor Justinian I, aiming to restore his empire’s former glory, from acquiring silkworm eggs, via monks who smuggled them in bamboo rods.
—Emi Eleode, ARTnews.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Sienese painting represents a rupture in world art, breaking from Gothic flatness and hieratic Byzantine art.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
Leslie Katz, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Tel Qana is a historically rich location that contains evidence of ancient settlements spanning multiple historical periods, from the Bronze Age to the Byzantine era.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
The city became a cultural hub during the Roman and Byzantine periods and is known for its archaeological riches, including baths, churches, burial sites and theaters.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024
The Byzantine Generals Problem: History Meets Blockchain To grasp the essence of BFT, imagine Byzantine generals encircling an enemy city.
—Gary Weinstein, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
The Cappella Palatina inside the Palazzo dei Normanni is a resplendent example of architecture that glitters with intricate gold Byzantine mosaics.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2024
But this measure is a Byzantine quagmire of foggy muddle.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
That didn’t stop Byzantine emperor Justinian I, aiming to restore his empire’s former glory, from acquiring silkworm eggs, via monks who smuggled them in bamboo rods.
—Emi Eleode, ARTnews.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Sienese painting represents a rupture in world art, breaking from Gothic flatness and hieratic Byzantine art.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for byzantine
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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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But things get complicated when York and the spirit haunting her — known as Nolan Callahan in his days among the living — begin to feel a spark of romance between them.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Listen to this article Loading your audio article The NBA’s new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) has transformed trades into intricate puzzles.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Later home felt everywhere, radiant waters, thistles, greenest hilltops dotted with sheep, masses of tulips and geese, wandering William’s intricate paths, pausing at every turn, life stretching ahead, mountains of bliss and searing sorrow for years to come.Jennifer Harlan, New York Times, 13 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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“Byzantine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/byzantine. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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