INTRICACY Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

intricacy

noun

ˈin-tri-kə-sē

Definition of intricacy

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 Nilles was astonishing on her first-ever live performance of the song, somehow mastering its serpentine intricacies on top of the other 40 or so epics she’s absorbed. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026 The incredible intricacy of setting each stone in an ombré pattern on its 18-karat- white-and-yellow-gold frame took 2,860 hours of labor. — Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026 And while chip diagrams quickly age out of their microscopic, high-technology medium, Schultz’s microchip rugs take the components on which our world operates and draw out their intricacies and beauty. — Lua Vollaard, ARTnews.com, 24 June 2026 While Lopez focused on the intricacies of the industry, Shirazi concentrated on building the operational structure required to support growth. — Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for intricacy

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Three extraordinary new books, published this year, shed light on the brilliance and complexity of Morrison’s life and work, and place her as an American eminence, a visionary who saw fiction as a means through which to recast her country’s story.

— Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
The story explores family trauma, friendship, healing and the complexities of navigating life as a Black woman.

— Alexa Stone July 2, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

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Among the potential complications are severe dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and loss of fluid volume in the body, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
The babies, who were about 17 days old, had no complications other than prematurity, the summary said.

— David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026

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