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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
Workflow complexity slows everyone down.
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Al Sefati, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
True, Trump Accounts add another layer of complexity to the tax code.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
According to SmartAsset, the cost to develop a trust can range from as little as a few hundred dollars or up to several thousand dollars, depending on complexity.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025
Fresh parsley and Italian seasoning are used to add complexity and color to the sauce.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Al Sefati, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
True, Trump Accounts add another layer of complexity to the tax code.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
According to SmartAsset, the cost to develop a trust can range from as little as a few hundred dollars or up to several thousand dollars, depending on complexity.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025
Fresh parsley and Italian seasoning are used to add complexity and color to the sauce.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for complexity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexity
Noun
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House Speaker Mike Johnson already faced difficulties getting legislation across the finish line with a razor thin GOP majority.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Financial and legal difficulties have hit the hotel in recent months, including several foreclosure lawsuits.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Stylists love their oversized fits, perfect for layering with chunky sweaters, which add that instant dose of sophistication to even the simplest outfit.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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The vanilla orchid brings another layer of sophistication that keeps this from feeling too dessert-like.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Another couple, Taylor and Bryan McClain, also came to rely on Soliman when their newborn, Violette, arrived at Cincinnati Children’s last year with life-threatening complications.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Armani was an intensely private man but had a longstanding personal relationship with his business partner, the architect, fashion designer and businessman Sergio Galeotti, who died of complications from AIDS in 1985.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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At City, he does not get involved in the football intricacies, instead focusing on cutting deals.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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But once it’s been sourced, there are a ton of considerations and intricacies before it can actually be used.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexity. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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