as in maze
a confusing and complicated arrangement of passages
we eventually realized that we were lost in the labyrinth of hallways in the museum
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Recent Examples of labyrinth
The parcels snake through a labyrinth of belts before being loaded on aircraft and shipped to their next destination.
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John Beifuss, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
American Gothic Antiques is the best place to step back in time, with a labyrinth of connected rooms showcasing vintage glassware, books, toys, and artwork.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
For many Florida elders, a visit from an adult protection investigator is the start of a one-way journey into a labyrinth.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
One floor underground is a labyrinth of snazzy, high-tech equipment designed to bio-hack, educate and optimize performance.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
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John Beifuss, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
American Gothic Antiques is the best place to step back in time, with a labyrinth of connected rooms showcasing vintage glassware, books, toys, and artwork.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
For many Florida elders, a visit from an adult protection investigator is the start of a one-way journey into a labyrinth.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
One floor underground is a labyrinth of snazzy, high-tech equipment designed to bio-hack, educate and optimize performance.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for labyrinth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for labyrinth
maze
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Family Fun At Aamodt's Apple Farm on the southwest edge of Stillwater, kids love the seasonal goat farm, pedal tractors, hay wagon rides, and a hay bale maze.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Part of the hotel’s charm is its slightly maze-like layout.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Labyrinth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labyrinth. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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