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intricate

Definition for intricate

adjective as in complicated, elaborate

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The Pasadena Museum of History, for instance, will host events with Cha-Rie Tang, founder of Pasadena Craftsman Tile — who makes intricate tiles inspired by the work of Southern California Arts and Crafts legend Ernest Batchelder.

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The skill of these stylists, whose fingers ache from their intricate labor, has made it possible for them to make more prosperous lives for themselves in their adopted country.

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But it also requires intricate coordination of every aspect of the supply chain, and if the computers break down, the disruption can be dramatic.

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Both Arsenal and City have been sides that have dominated the ball, playing in an intricate fashion.

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At a weekly ballet class in Wokingham, dancers glide elegantly through an intricate series of poses, making it look easy despite ranging in age from 50 to over 80.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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