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
The result is a Swiss cheese labyrinth of chambers and passages.
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Jennifer Walker, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2025
What was supposed to be a quick stop turned into a labyrinth of family secrets and lies Tommy thought were long buried.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
The 12 contestants will enter a labyrinth with only eight available exit passes scattered throughout.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
Neon plans an early 2026 theatrical release for the arthouse spin on the 2023 indie game from Kotake Create that has players lost in a Japanese subway labyrinth, with the movie starring Kazunari Ninomiya, Yamato Kochi, Naru Asanuma, Kotone Hanase, and Nana Komatsu.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
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Jennifer Walker, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2025
What was supposed to be a quick stop turned into a labyrinth of family secrets and lies Tommy thought were long buried.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
The 12 contestants will enter a labyrinth with only eight available exit passes scattered throughout.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
Neon plans an early 2026 theatrical release for the arthouse spin on the 2023 indie game from Kotake Create that has players lost in a Japanese subway labyrinth, with the movie starring Kazunari Ninomiya, Yamato Kochi, Naru Asanuma, Kotone Hanase, and Nana Komatsu.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for labyrinth
maze
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Yet the maze of HIPAA compliance, FDA approvals, and patient consent could delay progress for years.—
Roomy Khan,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Guests must sign up for a time slot to go into the maze.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Labyrinth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labyrinth. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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