How to Use intricate in a Sentence

intricate

adjective
  • The movie has an intricate plot.
  • That both of these things are intricate work?
    — Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Tyng has a nice, big head, filled with intricate crevices and framed by his wig.
    — Brian T. Allen, National Review, 2 Sep. 2017
  • Majors has the most intricate role, the one the film turns on.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 20 Oct. 2021
  • But the two sides may need more time to work through the intricate details.
    — Chris Fedor, cleveland, 30 June 2022
  • This crime was planned out for a year-and-a-half in intricate detail.
    — David Begnaud, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2019
  • That film goes to great lengths to stick to the book’s winding and intricate plot.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Heads once adorned with intricate designs, braids and locs were shaved or bound with a scarf.
    — J.m. Banks, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2022
  • The game is too intricate and filled with too many hitters who can adjust.
    — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2017
  • And those moves and his body control unlock the intricate parts of his game.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, chicagotribune.com, 25 Jan. 2022
  • And what does our place in this vast and intricate universe truly mean?
    — Dakotah Tyler, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2025
  • And so often these days, things are so planned and so intricate and so exact.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Williams was puzzled by the intricate techniques the white cook used to bake a cake.
    — Vincent T. Davis, ExpressNews.com, 14 Dec. 2020
  • Variable-speed scroll saw for intricate cuts.
    — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 25 Mar. 2026
  • On the west, there’s an intricate network of salt marshes and creeks.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
  • But that would require the vendors to open up their source code, which is messy and intricate.
    — Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 13 Nov. 2023
  • An intricate sunae project could take Naoshi weeks to complete.
    — Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Plus, all of the intricate details like the trim and glaze were all applied by hand to this dish.
    — Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Shows like this one don’t have to be perfect, or intricate, or awards-sweeping.
    — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2019
  • Luckett likes to keep her eyes peeled for intricate, patterned pieces.
    — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Some of these cases are a little more intricate.
    — Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
  • This leads to an intricate web of confusing rules.
    — Joshua Pearce, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The intricate, highly skilled work of weaving with sisal fiber.
    — Christine Chitnis, ELLE, 24 May 2022
  • Kate chose a new gown for the special event, a floor-length black dress with intricate lace patterns.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 18 Nov. 2019
  • Its top bib was made of intricate white lace like the veins of a petal under a microscope.
    — Thomas Adamson, ajc, 5 July 2022
  • With Joni, her rhythms are so unique and can be super intricate, putting so many words in a phrase.
    — New York Times, 20 June 2021
  • The intricate pattern covers much of her face and also wraps around her eyes.
    — Lauren Rearick, Teen Vogue, 18 Oct. 2018
  • Here, a white pencil is used to make the first of many intricate markings on a wood veneer.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
  • These braids are by far one of the most artistic and intricate protective styles.
    — Amira Rasool, InStyle, 8 June 2026
  • In some cases, the often intricate creations can even err on the painful side.
    — Kaleigh Fasanella, Teen Vogue, 19 July 2017

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