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as in complexity
something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
just now learning the intricacies of owning one's own business
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as in complexness
the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects
the intricacy of the puzzle requires close concentration
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Recent Examples of intricacy
Sports How to Fix a Soccer Game In this excerpt from The Fix: Soccer and Organized Crime, Declan Hill investigates the intricacies of match-fixing in soccer: how fixes are arranged, how they're signalled, and how everyone gets paid.
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hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
The family members of the Flight 800 tragedy reportedly struggled to get information from officials, while others seemingly understood the intricacy of the crash.
—Michelle Watson, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025
Pete’s memories, which illustrate the intricacies of Indigenous life in Canada, are the foundation of this personal family scrapbook of a film.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 1 Feb. 2025
Then, learning the intricacies of his unrivaled workout regimen.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
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hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
The family members of the Flight 800 tragedy reportedly struggled to get information from officials, while others seemingly understood the intricacy of the crash.
—Michelle Watson, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025
Pete’s memories, which illustrate the intricacies of Indigenous life in Canada, are the foundation of this personal family scrapbook of a film.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 1 Feb. 2025
Then, learning the intricacies of his unrivaled workout regimen.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intricacy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intricacy
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Industry groups should push for qualified leadership appointments at crucial agencies like the DEA, FDA and USDA—officials who understand both cannabis policy complexities and public health implications.—
Ricardo Baca,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2025
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That process can take months or even years, depending on the project’s complexity.—
Lisa Friedman,
New York Times,
19 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
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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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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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“Intricacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intricacy. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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