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
Known then and today by the nickname El Greco, his idiosyncratic painting (which appears to draw some on Byzantine traditions) still seems fresh and exciting.
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Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
Many fascinating finds from the Byzantine era still turn up in Asia Minor and the Middle East today.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
Visit the Duomo in Amalfi, where the Byzantine facade is made of striped marble and stone.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 9 July 2025
Look for creamy white blooming and fragrant marsh Afrikaner (Gladiolus tristis), hot pink Byzantine gladiolus (Gladiolus byzantinus), pearl pink and magenta painted lady gladiolus (Gladiolus carneus) to start.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Kim Kardashian is in Venice today swinging past Gothic and Byzantine villas on her way to the wedding of the world’s third-richest man.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 26 June 2025
The target date for conclusion of this Byzantine process is Friday.
—George Skelton, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
Regulatory Reform The Byzantine US legal regulatory framework is out-of-synch with the marketplace and no longer adequately serves the needs of customers.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Yet his jewelry’s main marks of distinction reside in their embodiment of traditional artisanal techniques and aesthetic tendencies that originated in the Byzantine empire (roughly from 330 AD to 1453 AD), as well as antique elements sourced from around the world.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
Many fascinating finds from the Byzantine era still turn up in Asia Minor and the Middle East today.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
Visit the Duomo in Amalfi, where the Byzantine facade is made of striped marble and stone.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 9 July 2025
Look for creamy white blooming and fragrant marsh Afrikaner (Gladiolus tristis), hot pink Byzantine gladiolus (Gladiolus byzantinus), pearl pink and magenta painted lady gladiolus (Gladiolus carneus) to start.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Kim Kardashian is in Venice today swinging past Gothic and Byzantine villas on her way to the wedding of the world’s third-richest man.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 26 June 2025
The target date for conclusion of this Byzantine process is Friday.
—George Skelton, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
Regulatory Reform The Byzantine US legal regulatory framework is out-of-synch with the marketplace and no longer adequately serves the needs of customers.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Yet his jewelry’s main marks of distinction reside in their embodiment of traditional artisanal techniques and aesthetic tendencies that originated in the Byzantine empire (roughly from 330 AD to 1453 AD), as well as antique elements sourced from around the world.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for byzantine
Adjective
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Experts say this order – and others like it – ignores existing science that shows the issue is much more complicated.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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The distinction between a studio apartment and a one-bedroom apartment is quite simple, but understanding why the former can be a better option than the latter is slightly more complicated.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Nearby, Peacock Alley Lounge—the beating heart of the hotel–now feels more like a salon, with musicians playing nightly and guests craning for a closer look at the intricate ceiling.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
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Open just in time for Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary, the building featured Neo-Classical architecture which can be seen and felt through grand staircases, intricate woodwork and decorative ceilings which have been preserved during the property’s construction.—
Rana Good,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Tariffs, trade wars and economic uncertainty complicate operations and planning.—
Simon Dae Oong Kim,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Now, sometimes the people or circumstances around us complicate that endeavor.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Advocates argue that these policies are traumatizing for the children and that legal representation is crucial for navigating the complex immigration system.—
Nicol León,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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What’s perhaps most interesting finding in this study is that among the sharks and rays that lack TLR, all are small-bodied species that live in shallow, complex habitats like coral reefs or kelp forests.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Private-equity firms and non-bank lenders have grown impressively over the last few decades due to substantial demand for their offerings from those sophisticated investors.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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Hand-stained and vegetable-tanned, the material feels both supple and durable, lending a sophisticated finish without sacrificing functionality.—
Talia Ergas,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
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“Byzantine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/byzantine. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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