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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
The sequels would expand on the diabolical intricacy of the Mouse Trap death scenes, upping the ante with ever more elaborate (and gross) set pieces.
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A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 19 May 2025
The level of intricacy that takes center stage in this look is admirable.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 16 May 2025
The clean reliability of Anglo-Saxon law historically made nations like Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States the most appealing destinations, for no one is more aware of the intricacies of economy, rights and law than immigrants whose lives depend on them.
—Andrew Moore, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Kathleen West is also the author of three previous books that deal with the intricacies of human relations.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 11 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for intricacy
A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 19 May 2025
The level of intricacy that takes center stage in this look is admirable.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 16 May 2025
The clean reliability of Anglo-Saxon law historically made nations like Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States the most appealing destinations, for no one is more aware of the intricacies of economy, rights and law than immigrants whose lives depend on them.
—Andrew Moore, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Kathleen West is also the author of three previous books that deal with the intricacies of human relations.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 11 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for intricacy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intricacy
Noun
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However, most voters don’t do complexity and nuance.—
Michael Graham,
Boston Herald,
6 June 2025
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These findings add a new layer of complexity to our understanding of how galaxies evolve, suggesting that dark matter is more than a passive, invisible scaffolding holding galaxies together.—
Stephen Clark – Jun 6,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The difficulty in passing the bill may not be opposition.—
Time,
Time,
12 June 2025
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The rollout of new Calvin Klein sportswear collided with some difficulties in PVH’s efforts to set up a global product kitchen for the brand.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Making Pink Narcissus was itself an act of defiance on the part of Bidgood, who died in 2022 from COVID-19 complications.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2025
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This stabilization proves particularly valuable in neurosurgery, where even the smallest deviation can lead to significant complications, loss of function and even death.—
Jennifer Esposito,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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“Intricacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intricacy. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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