as in intricate
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated
a website with an exceptionally labyrinthian procedure for ordering merchandise
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Recent Examples of labyrinthian
In those old houses, there’s essentially a staircase in the kitchen that parallels the main staircase, and the whole house felt labyrinthian and odd.
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Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Recreating the dizzying, labyrinthian layout of Walled City for film, the set designers also added several removable walls and nooks for cameras to be fitted in and for the martial arts choreographers to have sufficient room to work in.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
But when Harvey goes missing, Batman is forced to descend into the city’s labyrinthian underground, uncovering a horrific conspiracy by a secret society that has ruled Gotham for ages, one that has ties to his parents’ tragic murder.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
With a beautifully labyrinthian plot, Alma and Mina’s story is a modern fable about good samaritans and well-intentioned, moneyed, privileged people.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Stretch Your Mind Experience Meow Wolf, a labyrinthian art show of psychedelic interactive exhibits and brain-bending optical tricks.
—Topaz Hooper, Men's Health, 15 Mar. 2023
The two-floor exhibition will include a labyrinthian installation, painting, sculpture, drawings and video.
—Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2023
Each planet has its own visual identity and acts as a greater hub with tons of quest markers and labyrinthian depths to explore.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2022
The Mercado de los Cielos at the West Side's Desert Sky Mall is a sprawling and labyrinthian swap meet that boasts more than 200 different stores.
—Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2021
Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Recreating the dizzying, labyrinthian layout of Walled City for film, the set designers also added several removable walls and nooks for cameras to be fitted in and for the martial arts choreographers to have sufficient room to work in.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
But when Harvey goes missing, Batman is forced to descend into the city’s labyrinthian underground, uncovering a horrific conspiracy by a secret society that has ruled Gotham for ages, one that has ties to his parents’ tragic murder.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
With a beautifully labyrinthian plot, Alma and Mina’s story is a modern fable about good samaritans and well-intentioned, moneyed, privileged people.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Stretch Your Mind Experience Meow Wolf, a labyrinthian art show of psychedelic interactive exhibits and brain-bending optical tricks.
—Topaz Hooper, Men's Health, 15 Mar. 2023
The two-floor exhibition will include a labyrinthian installation, painting, sculpture, drawings and video.
—Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2023
Each planet has its own visual identity and acts as a greater hub with tons of quest markers and labyrinthian depths to explore.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2022
The Mercado de los Cielos at the West Side's Desert Sky Mall is a sprawling and labyrinthian swap meet that boasts more than 200 different stores.
—Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for labyrinthian
Adjective
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Dutch florists provided tens of thousands of flowers in an intricate, colorful layout − a tradition in its 39th year.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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At its core, quilting involves stitching together layers of fabric, often in intricate patterns, to create both beautiful and functional items.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Princess of Wales is coming off a very complicated year.—
Blanche Marcel,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2025
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Admittedly, the show started to lose some momentum in later seasons as subplots and shifting relationships became more complicated.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Left unmanaged, these issues can disrupt family dynamics, derail careers, deplete wealth and complicate legacy planning.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Shifting trade policies, geopolitical risks, supply shortages and evolving regulatory landscapes all complicate decision-making.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Those who recognize and act on this shift early will be better equipped to navigate an increasingly complex and dynamic threat landscape—safeguarding users, data, and operations in the process. Follow me on LinkedIn.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The oldest rail tunnel in the world, a London Tube section dating from 1863, was completely renovated — including the complex task of changing the old-fashion ballasted track to modern direct rail fixation — using this repair-in-place approach.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In this harrowing and labyrinthine masterpiece, Rivera Garza ultimately goes one step further, unsettlingly implicating readers themselves.—
Katie Kitamura,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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But by stripping the story down to its core elements — supernatural powers, madness, claustrophobia — Kubrick opened viewers’ minds to a treasure trove of possible interpretations, many of which were compiled in the wonderfully labyrinthine documentary Room 237.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The key benefits of integration include: • Enhanced Threat Detection: By unifying security tools, organizations can achieve a holistic view of their threat landscape, enabling the identification of sophisticated attacks that might evade stand-alone systems.—
Bob Kruse,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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According to Google, zero-day exploits are becoming increasingly easy for threat actors to develop and procure, which has led to more sophisticated attacks.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Labyrinthian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labyrinthian. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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