as in complexity
something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
the inevitable convolutions involved in setting up an international teleconference
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Recent Examples of convolution
The stakes are higher than ever, and most refreshingly of all, the convolution levels are very manageable right now.
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2025
The season takes new turns while remaining the most ambitious, batty and all-out pleasurable show on TV, an M.C. Escher maze whose plot convolutions never get in the way of its voice, heart and sense of humor.
—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Instead of excessive fastidiousness and convolution, the mood is one of generosity, ease, and serenity.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2024
Especially for certain special education students, many of whom have a neurological condition, having an accurate summary of a topic indeed may be better and more digestible than having to comb through pages upon pages of detailed convolution that may very plausibly overwhelm someone.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2025
The season takes new turns while remaining the most ambitious, batty and all-out pleasurable show on TV, an M.C. Escher maze whose plot convolutions never get in the way of its voice, heart and sense of humor.
—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Instead of excessive fastidiousness and convolution, the mood is one of generosity, ease, and serenity.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2024
Especially for certain special education students, many of whom have a neurological condition, having an accurate summary of a topic indeed may be better and more digestible than having to comb through pages upon pages of detailed convolution that may very plausibly overwhelm someone.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convolution
Noun
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The scientific challenges facing the EPA are increasing in complexity.—
H. Christopher Frey,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2025
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Likewise, some recessions have occurred without a concurrent bear market, highlighting the complexity of using markets as predictive tools.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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In my personal value system, difficulties should be faced with calm composure, bold creativity and steely determination — which my advisors model regularly.—
Jed Brewer,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2025
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At an international meeting on boosting border security and tackling people-smuggling, Starmer expressed frustration at the difficulty of stopping thousands of people a year risking the dangerous sea crossing from France.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Apr. 2025
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The remainder of last season also had its complications.—
Richard Amofa,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Resulting high calcium levels can cause additional complications like kidney damage.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Convolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convolution. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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