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as in complexness
the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects
the complexity of the company's computer system is such that a full-time employee is needed to maintain it
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as in difficulty
something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
the political complexities that the secretary-general must deal with
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Recent Examples of complexity
Today, such a contest would be made all the more unpredictable given the complexity and ambiguity of measuring progress toward something so abstract as intelligence.
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Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
For homeowners, the financial burden of removing trees can be high — approximately $1,200 to $2,500 per tree depending on the size of the tree and the complexity of the environment surrounding it.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 17 Nov. 2024
Gallego countered that Lake's stance on immigration is overly simplistic and ignores the complexities of border management.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Nov. 2024
The port cask adds a layered complexity, balancing the bourbon's sweetness and spice while providing a rich, wine-like depth.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
For homeowners, the financial burden of removing trees can be high — approximately $1,200 to $2,500 per tree depending on the size of the tree and the complexity of the environment surrounding it.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 17 Nov. 2024
Gallego countered that Lake's stance on immigration is overly simplistic and ignores the complexities of border management.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Nov. 2024
The port cask adds a layered complexity, balancing the bourbon's sweetness and spice while providing a rich, wine-like depth.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexity
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The difficulty will vary from day to day, and the puzzle creators will try to surprise you sometimes.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The creators of Staunch Moderates are aware of this difficulty and take a different approach.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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China has progressively increased the sophistication of these sorties as well as their proximity to Taiwanese territory.David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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One of my favorite parts of Oblivion is the French band M83’s atmospheric, electronic score, which combines pulsating beats, ambient textures and soaring melodies that echo both the technological sophistication of Jack’s world and the emotional weight of his discoveries.Travis Bean, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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In the wake of the ruling, numerous reports have emerged of women dying or nearly dying from miscarriages or complications in dangerous pregnancies, as doctors were unable to intervene due to these bans.Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Losing Prescott is sure to add some huge complications for the offense, but the Cowboys have Cooper Rush and Trey Lance to lean on while Prescott heals.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The two chopped it up about pro wrestling and the intricacies of the sport.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Those LLMs cannot give a truly accurate and complete—and short—answer to a complex question any more than a physics professor can explain the fullness and the intricacies of quantum theory or general relativity 100% accurately in a few sentences to a general audience.Tor Constantino, MBA, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Complexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexity. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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