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
Pricing structures are often Byzantine and difficult to understand.
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Vadim Vladimirskiy, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Diana’s books get deliciously Byzantine as the series continues.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 17 Jan. 2025
The researchers think the site was continuously occupied from the early Roman period (around the first century C.E.) until the end of the Byzantine period (in the late sixth century C.E.).
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025
There’s food, music and an artisan marketplace and a chance to see this stunning Greek Orthodox church and its Byzantine architecture.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
Not this tiny Isis, or Byzantine slave bracelet, or
blue-green shard of Roman glass.
—Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
The findings indicate a succession of settlement starting from the early Roman period and through until the end of the Byzantine period.
—Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Wellness sojourns at the Euphoria Retreat are made more luxurious by rooms and suites dressed in colors, textures, and patterns of the Byzantine era.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Ashland, Oregon Shining Hand Ranch blends Spanish Revival and Byzantine architecture with ornately fashioned natural materials and forms.
—The Week Staff, theweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Vadim Vladimirskiy, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Diana’s books get deliciously Byzantine as the series continues.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 17 Jan. 2025
The researchers think the site was continuously occupied from the early Roman period (around the first century C.E.) until the end of the Byzantine period (in the late sixth century C.E.).
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025
There’s food, music and an artisan marketplace and a chance to see this stunning Greek Orthodox church and its Byzantine architecture.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
Not this tiny Isis, or Byzantine slave bracelet, or
blue-green shard of Roman glass.
—Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
The findings indicate a succession of settlement starting from the early Roman period and through until the end of the Byzantine period.
—Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Wellness sojourns at the Euphoria Retreat are made more luxurious by rooms and suites dressed in colors, textures, and patterns of the Byzantine era.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Ashland, Oregon Shining Hand Ranch blends Spanish Revival and Byzantine architecture with ornately fashioned natural materials and forms.
—The Week Staff, theweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for byzantine
Adjective
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Yet, disentangling cartel operations from U.S. interests in Mexico could be immensely complicated.—
Maria Abi-Habib,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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As technology has improved, the paint jobs have gotten increasingly complicated and creative.—
Jesse Granger,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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But the very fact that this will be the first time Tyrer’s cause has been heard by the full committee in 43 years reflects how much more intricate his candidacy is than what the rules of order can mandate.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
14 Jan. 2025
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When legislation such as the No Surprises Act or Transparency in Coverage rules are introduced, stakeholders must adjust their processes within an already intricate system.—
Amanda Eisel,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Strong winds sweeping through L.A. continue to spread the wildfires as well as complicate containment, with the biggest blaze — the Palisades fire — only 11 percent contained, fire officials estimated.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
12 Jan. 2025
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Bananas have high sugar which can lead to or further complicate diabetes in your cat.—
Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Ensuring a stable and sustainable power supply is both complex and urgent, particularly in key regions like Texas, where the grid is already under strain.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Global supply chains are extremely complex, running through many different countries and across borders, and new fees could force companies to start the arduous process of re-engineering those lines.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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These plates are great for setting the tone for a sophisticated gathering.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Asprey Morgan bag features a top handle—a sophisticated feature Kate seems to gravitate toward with her bags—with gold hardware in a deep cranberry color.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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