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as in complicated
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated
an intricate machine that requires some training to use it properly
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as in detailed
made or done with great care or with much detail
an intricate hairstyle that requires far too much maintenance to suit my taste
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Recent Examples of intricate
The tourbillon class—named for the intricate mechanism that keeps a watch’s guts constantly in motion—starts at $19,190.
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 24 July 2025
When Prada sent several pairs of brown sandals with distinctive toe rings and intricate stitching down its menswear runway in Milan last month, observers were quick to point out their resemblance to a centuries-old piece of Indian heritage.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
The ensemble had intricate crisscross lacing throughout the bodice and sleeves, creating an armor-like appearance.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 22 July 2025
White deployed surfaces of gold, leather with intricate patterns of nailheads, rich tones of marble, mosaics.
—Henry Wiencek
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 24 July 2025
When Prada sent several pairs of brown sandals with distinctive toe rings and intricate stitching down its menswear runway in Milan last month, observers were quick to point out their resemblance to a centuries-old piece of Indian heritage.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
The ensemble had intricate crisscross lacing throughout the bodice and sleeves, creating an armor-like appearance.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 22 July 2025
White deployed surfaces of gold, leather with intricate patterns of nailheads, rich tones of marble, mosaics.
—Henry Wiencek
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intricate
Adjective
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The distinction between a studio apartment and a one-bedroom apartment is quite simple, but understanding why the former can be a better option than the latter is slightly more complicated.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
21 July 2025
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The situation is even more complicated if short skirts are part of the equation.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
21 July 2025
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In the case of Venus in Gemini squaring Mars in Virgo, imagine craving a spontaneous road trip (Gemini) but insisting on a detailed itinerary (Virgo).—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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In a recent presentation at Salesforce's London DX conference, one session showed how AI can look at a Salesforce configuration, draw the process diagrams for an area and then identify agentic use cases based on a detailed framework.—
Ian Gotts,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Advocates argue that these policies are traumatizing for the children and that legal representation is crucial for navigating the complex immigration system.—
Nicol León,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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The humor in Mafalda toggles from complex wordplay to visual humor to political allegory.—
Alex Dueben
July 21,
Literary Hub,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Beginning with an elaborate caper and car chase through the streets of Cairo that would make Tom Cruise jealous, The Bad Guys 2 seeks to outshine the original at every turn.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
24 July 2025
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Somebody’s always cheating somebody out of money with elaborate schemes.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
Billboard,
24 July 2025
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Tariffs, trade wars and economic uncertainty complicate operations and planning.—
Simon Dae Oong Kim,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Now, sometimes the people or circumstances around us complicate that endeavor.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
4 June 2025
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Made of solid and veneered walnut with elegant brass details, the Cotu (from the makers of our favorite bar cabinets) is a delightful midcentury-style bar cart that has a distinctive asymmetrical incline on each shelf.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 July 2025
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Baden-Baden Nestled alongside Germany's southwestern Black Forest, Baden-Baden is an elegant town that has been attracting wellness lovers since the Roman times.—
Sofia Markovich,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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What stands out most about the set is the classic hammered glass design of the dispensers and the ornate accents of the stand, which give everything a sophisticated, timeless feel.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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Private-equity firms and non-bank lenders have grown impressively over the last few decades due to substantial demand for their offerings from those sophisticated investors.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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“Intricate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intricate. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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