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as in complexness
the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects
the complexity of the company's computer system is such that a full-time employee is needed to maintain it
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as in difficulty
something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
the political complexities that the secretary-general must deal with
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Recent Examples of complexity
Only an international health agency such as the WHO can overcome the nuanced complexities of economic competition, geopolitics, and even outright war, to respond to global health emergencies.
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Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Feb. 2025
Figuring out an import tax that offsets the damage from those practices will add another level of complexity to Trump’s reciprocal tariff scheme.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
Throughout the years, Black love on-screen has evolved, reflecting the complexity of real-life relationships.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Feb. 2025
The complexity, scope, and implications of such an initiative for global security would be unmatched by anything else in recent memory.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Feb. 2025
Figuring out an import tax that offsets the damage from those practices will add another level of complexity to Trump’s reciprocal tariff scheme.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
Throughout the years, Black love on-screen has evolved, reflecting the complexity of real-life relationships.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Feb. 2025
The complexity, scope, and implications of such an initiative for global security would be unmatched by anything else in recent memory.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexity
Noun
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If the firm backing the ETN has financial difficulties, the note might not be paid in full.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Driving for Joe Gibbs Racing, Bell admitted to having difficulties with superspeedway-style racing earlier in his career but credited his team's hard work for the successful adjustments.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But that’s just a passing thought, because the level of sophistication, the tenderness of thought that Jones has put into these works, could only have been produced by someone who has an eye for, and an understanding of, how life shapes and reshapes us.—
Hilton Als,
The New Yorker,
11 Feb. 2025
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Regardless of technological sophistication, a product’s success depends on its accessibility, intuitive design, and value to users.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This only adds to the complications for millennials and Gen Z, Bob Driscoll Senior Vice President and Director of Residential Lending at Rockland Trust, said.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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There’s no specific treatment for measles, so doctors generally try to alleviate symptoms, prevent complications and keep patients comfortable.—
Laura Ungar,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Even plus athletes can sometimes struggle with the intricacies and footwork of the position.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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There is a sense of awe the artist has created with its level of detail and the intricacy through the handiwork, the thousands of beads and the time commitment in creating each piece.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexity. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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