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something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
just now learning the intricacies of owning one's own business
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Recent Examples of intricacies
The companies that find success in the long term could be the ones that build systems to handle the intricacies.
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Tyler Christiansen, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In Indianapolis, the Broncos’ elation dissolved into disbelief after what appeared to be a last-second win over the Colts — thanks to Indy kicker Spencer Shrader pushing a 60-yard field goal wide right as time expired — instead became a cruel lesson in the intricacies of the NFL rulebook.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Its core software dates back to the early 1980s, and only a few programmers remain who understand the intricacies of its more than 60 million lines of code.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
But Makhija says Walton stands apart for her effort to learn the intricacies of America’s health care industry.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Many of the intricacies of managing the Rio Grande are as invisible to residents as the water itself.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Gambaro, best known for her producing work on four seasons of comedy series Acapulco for Apple TV+, will share her insider advice on the intricacies and nuances of developing, pitching, and producing for television.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
However, there are so many intricacies to the wines of Chianti Classico, with much of that having to do with local terroir - where the grapes are grown.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Beyond the celebrity factor, the show aims to depict the intricacies of talent management in Spain.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
Tyler Christiansen, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In Indianapolis, the Broncos’ elation dissolved into disbelief after what appeared to be a last-second win over the Colts — thanks to Indy kicker Spencer Shrader pushing a 60-yard field goal wide right as time expired — instead became a cruel lesson in the intricacies of the NFL rulebook.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Its core software dates back to the early 1980s, and only a few programmers remain who understand the intricacies of its more than 60 million lines of code.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
But Makhija says Walton stands apart for her effort to learn the intricacies of America’s health care industry.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Many of the intricacies of managing the Rio Grande are as invisible to residents as the water itself.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Gambaro, best known for her producing work on four seasons of comedy series Acapulco for Apple TV+, will share her insider advice on the intricacies and nuances of developing, pitching, and producing for television.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
However, there are so many intricacies to the wines of Chianti Classico, with much of that having to do with local terroir - where the grapes are grown.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Beyond the celebrity factor, the show aims to depict the intricacies of talent management in Spain.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intricacies
Noun
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Renowned legal journalist Jeffrey Toobin will be the keynote, offering perspective on justice, mercy, and the complexities of the legal system.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The film told the story of an underachieving stoner (Rogen) and an ambitious TV reporter (Katherine Heigl) who, after their one-night stand results in pregnancy, must navigate the complexities of becoming parents while getting to know each other.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mandatory reporting of complications is gone.—
Lila Rose,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The pair revisit past complications in their relationship before acting on their unbreakable connection and choosing to be together.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It's become well established as an excellent choice for elderly people with nutrition problems or swallowing difficulties.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Fathers spoke of feeling abandoned by the government and the difficulties of getting help.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Intricacies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intricacies. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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