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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
As for audiences unfamiliar with the intricacies of Sengoku-era Japan, Kurosawa is untroubled.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 May 2026
The intricacies of that Pirandellian parlor game — the fun of figuring out what portion of this film’s moral and narrative faults belong to each of its three writer/directors — is only so much fun because of how deliberately Almodóvar is willing to assume some of the blame for himself.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
But for many experts steeped in the intricacies of missing persons cases, the Guthrie investigation also has raised questions about whether the general public has been conditioned to hold outsized and unrealistic expectations of law enforcement’s capabilities.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
His wealth of knowledge on player development and the intricacies of managing the game were rewarded with the sport’s ultimate prize in 2014 — enshrinement into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
—Mark Bradley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
The very direct references to the intricacies of this world may go over the heads of most viewers, but will entertain those who know—and keep them interested.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
In his first varsity season, Jordan has learned how to navigate the intricacies required from the position.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
This excursion was informative and entertaining, and focused on the intricacies and dangers of fishing off the coast of Alaska.
—Aaron Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
The group spent nearly an hour stumbling through the intricacies of federal law before taking votes on certain proposals against the wishes of several federal members.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 May 2026
The intricacies of that Pirandellian parlor game — the fun of figuring out what portion of this film’s moral and narrative faults belong to each of its three writer/directors — is only so much fun because of how deliberately Almodóvar is willing to assume some of the blame for himself.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
But for many experts steeped in the intricacies of missing persons cases, the Guthrie investigation also has raised questions about whether the general public has been conditioned to hold outsized and unrealistic expectations of law enforcement’s capabilities.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
His wealth of knowledge on player development and the intricacies of managing the game were rewarded with the sport’s ultimate prize in 2014 — enshrinement into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
—Mark Bradley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
The very direct references to the intricacies of this world may go over the heads of most viewers, but will entertain those who know—and keep them interested.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
In his first varsity season, Jordan has learned how to navigate the intricacies required from the position.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
This excursion was informative and entertaining, and focused on the intricacies and dangers of fishing off the coast of Alaska.
—Aaron Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
The group spent nearly an hour stumbling through the intricacies of federal law before taking votes on certain proposals against the wishes of several federal members.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intricacies
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Capturing all the complexities requires an equally complex quantum machine.—
Zeeya Merali,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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The outbreak was also undetected for weeks, adding to the complexities in containing it.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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The woman suffered from additional complications and polyhydramnios, extra amniotic fluid, and after multiple hospital visits, Louise was told that Pandora's heart had stopped beating.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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The ruling now adds new complications to a parallel legal fight before Xinis, where the administration is seeking to dissolve her injunction blocking Abrego Garcia’s swift deportation if he is released from custody.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Genius Group shuts down due to financial difficulties.—
Maria Cristina Pavarini,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Research has linked untreated hearing loss to social withdrawal, workplace difficulties, and cognitive health concerns later in life.—
Matthew Kayser,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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“Intricacies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intricacies. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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