intricate

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The more intricate Rocky puppet that appears on screen was later designed by Neal Scanlan, a legendary special effects artist, at the Creature Shop in London.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

“For the coffee-lover, the intricate ritual of coffee preparation adds fun and pleasure to life,” he argues.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Someone might be enjoying a video of a dog playing with an unusual toy or a video of a chef making an intricate meal.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Trunk, branches, leaves and night sky form an intricate pattern, creating the taut balance between image and abstract form that O’Keeffe was achieving in many of her paintings of the 1920s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Glad he stopped buying those kiddie books and started buying ones with more intricate complex designs.

From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson