as in complexity
something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
the inevitable convolutions involved in setting up an international teleconference
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Recent Examples of convolution
The top two Pro Tools versions also include Space, which offers an array of beautiful-sounding convolution reverbs, complete with multiple photos of the actual room that was used for recording each impulse response file.
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PCMAG, 1 May 2024
Monster’s contrivances and convolutions didn’t all work for me, but the scenes the boys share in the final third are magical.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2023
Add a dizzying array of narrative convolutions, coincidences and contrivances and the movie becomes a lot to carry, especially when the tone is supposed to be feather-light.
—Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2023
But never fear: After some pointless convolutions, all three women do eventually go to Lourdes, as does Chrissie, for reasons never clear.
—Jessica Kiang, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2023
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PCMAG, 1 May 2024
Monster’s contrivances and convolutions didn’t all work for me, but the scenes the boys share in the final third are magical.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2023
Add a dizzying array of narrative convolutions, coincidences and contrivances and the movie becomes a lot to carry, especially when the tone is supposed to be feather-light.
—Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2023
But never fear: After some pointless convolutions, all three women do eventually go to Lourdes, as does Chrissie, for reasons never clear.
—Jessica Kiang, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2023
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They are not deterred by the complexities and challenges of personal injury cases.Chris Gallagher, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Though some of this complexity is implemented deliberately to execute organizational strategy, the reality is that much of it operates outside traditional visibility tools.Rajat Bhargava, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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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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The complications come as Meta’s rivals Google, Amazon and Microsoft have all struck deals to acquire nuclear power plants to continue building power-hungry AI models.Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes, 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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“Convolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convolution. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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