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intricate

[in-tri-kit] / ˈɪn trɪ kɪt /


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He went on to form The Smiths with Morrissey in 1982, defining an entire era of indie music with his intricate, chiming tones - rooted in British pop, while stubbornly avoiding cliché.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

While he assembled a crack team to play intricate, explosive funk, he did not treat them as equals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

"This technology allows us to examine thousands and thousands of molecules created when the body breaks down food or drugs and to uncover intricate pathways that otherwise would stay hidden," Sun said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Memoir is challenging for many reasons, with the decision of how much intricate detail of one’s life and work to include at the top of that list.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Through its window I can see burnished wood and intricate light fixtures.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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