as in intricate
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated
a website with an exceptionally labyrinthian procedure for ordering merchandise
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Recent Examples of labyrinthian
Wilde then shot the film sequentially—rare for small films and logistically impossible for larger ones—in just 21 days on a set designed to mimic a labyrinthian San Francisco apartment.
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Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
26 June 2026
Exploring the massive footprint, and the almost labyrinthian byways, of the Funko book at the San Diego Convention Center.
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Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
The grabens form a labyrinthian network and meet to form much larger versions of the polygons seen on the floors of the scalloped depressions.
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Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
The San Lázaro district is known for its labyrinthian alleyways and quiet stone courtyards as well as its proximity to the city center’s Plaza de Armas with its majestic cathedral and graceful fountain.
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Anna Marie De La Fuente,
Variety,
19 Jan. 2026
Data-sharing concerns, unrealistic expectations Health care systems are labyrinthian in their complexity.
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Turgay Ayer,
The Conversation,
11 July 2025
An oasis of hospitality; a labyrinthian casino.
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Krista Diamond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2025
In those old houses, there’s essentially a staircase in the kitchen that parallels the main staircase, and the whole house felt labyrinthian and odd.
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Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
Recreating the dizzying, labyrinthian layout of Walled City for film, the set designers also added several removable walls and nooks for cameras to be fitted in and for the martial arts choreographers to have sufficient room to work in.
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Sara Merican,
Deadline,
17 Dec. 2024
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
26 June 2026
Exploring the massive footprint, and the almost labyrinthian byways, of the Funko book at the San Diego Convention Center.
—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
The grabens form a labyrinthian network and meet to form much larger versions of the polygons seen on the floors of the scalloped depressions.
—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
The San Lázaro district is known for its labyrinthian alleyways and quiet stone courtyards as well as its proximity to the city center’s Plaza de Armas with its majestic cathedral and graceful fountain.
—
Anna Marie De La Fuente,
Variety,
19 Jan. 2026
Data-sharing concerns, unrealistic expectations Health care systems are labyrinthian in their complexity.
—
Turgay Ayer,
The Conversation,
11 July 2025
An oasis of hospitality; a labyrinthian casino.
—
Krista Diamond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2025
In those old houses, there’s essentially a staircase in the kitchen that parallels the main staircase, and the whole house felt labyrinthian and odd.
—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
Recreating the dizzying, labyrinthian layout of Walled City for film, the set designers also added several removable walls and nooks for cameras to be fitted in and for the martial arts choreographers to have sufficient room to work in.
—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for labyrinthian
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Alabama man creates intricate America 250 lawn art In Trussville, Alabama, one homeowner turned his front yard into a patriotic canvas.
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Her custom ceremony Galia Lahav dress was designed with intricate lace details and an exaggerated silhouette at the hips.
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Anticipation for the milestone holiday has been building for much of the year, serving as an opportunity for Americans to reflect on their complicated history as onetime colonists of an empire who became a superpower of their own.
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The study authors caution that the model should be applied carefully to more complicated perovskites in which structural changes and dielectric effects occur simultaneously.
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Wilcox noted that overlaps between substance use and suicide complicate reduction efforts.
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Fires in salt cedar can create spotting conditions and complicate suppression efforts, especially on windy days, when embers are carried ahead of containment lines, according to the department.
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Autism is a complex developmental condition now known as autism spectrum disorder that affects people in different ways.
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But now, at an outcrop on the edge of an ancient river channel named Neretva Vallis, Perseverance detected complex macromolecular carbon sitting right on the rock’s surface.
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Yvonne will also help guests riding the metro figure out how to navigate the labyrinthine Elements mall (connected to the hotel).
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Sleeper led me through a labyrinthine industrial space at the headquarters.
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Options trading for SpaceX started last week, allowing investors to place more sophisticated bets on where the stock is headed next, and quickly saw a surge in interest.
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The crisp white denim is a sophisticated choice for July 4, as well as the rest of summer.
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“Labyrinthian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labyrinthian. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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