Definition of labyrinthnext
as in maze
a confusing and complicated arrangement of passages we eventually realized that we were lost in the labyrinth of hallways in the museum

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Recent Examples of labyrinth Even in peacetime, the world of shipping is a bureaucratic labyrinth of captains, owners, brokers and insurers. Alexander Smith, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026 The health plan launched a $20 million initiative last October, engaging local media outlets, social media, newsletters and community organizations to guide members through the labyrinth of eligibility and enrollment changes to Medi-Cal. Claire Wang, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026 The sensory peak of the labyrinth is dedicated to the film’s central car crash, a sequence originally captured in a single, highly dangerous take using nine cameras. Robert Lang, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026 The labyrinth of stalls, once a high-energy hub for gaming graphic cards and motherboards, is now engulfed in an eerie quiet. Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for labyrinth
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maze
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  • The $10 general admission during the Lilac Festival on weekends includes petting zoo, lilac maze, hoe down & jug band shows, lawn games, and lilac viewing.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Cool weather and wind gusts settled over lines resembling a maze both inside and outside the airport, creating confusion and chaos.
    Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026

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“Labyrinth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labyrinth. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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