How to Use sophisticated in a Sentence

sophisticated

adjective
  • She was a sophisticated and well-traveled woman.
  • Her knitting technique is more sophisticated than mine.
  • At the start of the 2010s, smartphones weren’t sophisticated at all.
    Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 9 May 2023
  • And while the trend itself has a more sophisticated, uptown kind of vibe, it can be dressed down all the same.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2024
  • For the evening, the actress showed off her sophisticated style in a monochrome look straight from the runway.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 May 2023
  • His sophisticated touches for The Spa prove to be just as stylish.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Your go-to fall outfit My style in the fall is relaxed and sophisticated.
    Talia Abbas, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2023
  • The notes are earthy and warm—more plant, less bong water—the sophisticated and adult version of toking.
    Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
  • The stylish wooden shelf on the top gives this hamper a sophisticated look, so it can even be rolled in as a side table.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2024
  • The sapphires add a little sparkle while the chain subtly catches the light for a chic and sophisticated look.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 2 May 2023
  • Over the next 49 years, New York’s subway system became one of the most sophisticated and sprawling in the world.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The feel here is serene and sophisticated, but without airs.
    Tracey Minkin, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2023
  • The sheer scope of the storytelling and the sophisticated world-building is awe-inspiring on the big screen.
    Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
  • The book is about the basics — the big and simple questions of politics — and sophisticated as well.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 7 June 2023
  • The set will bring a homey yet sophisticated style to any backyard or patio space.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 13 July 2024
  • Add a bit of sophisticated shimmer to your wardrobe with these Garren lug sole loafers from Nine West.
    Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2023
  • Enter Email Sign Up Tremblay’s work is a reminder of both the fun of fear and of how sophisticated horror can be.
    Lisa Papademetriou, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2023
  • Those of you looking for a small bag that’s both sophisticated and stylish, look no further.
    Elizabeth Marino, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2023
  • But over the course of the audition process, the director realized that none of the 13-year-olds vying for the part of Evie were as sophisticated as Reed.
    Carlos Aguilar, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2023
  • This is a thoroughly sophisticated sipper, with notes of caramel, chocolate, and dried fruit on the palate.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2023
  • The reliance on a female character was novel for a Bud Light ad, as was the more sophisticated premise.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Feb. 2024
  • The high waist and pleated design give them a sophisticated, tailored look that can be styled in a variety of ways.
    Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2024
  • This one is a must-have for the sophisticated and efficiently packed golfer.
    Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2024
  • On the other hand, teens may be ready for something with less parental controls and a more sophisticated game library, like a laptop or a PC.
    Anja Webb, Parents, 14 June 2024
  • The attorney said that along with a lack of motive, there was no sophisticated planning to show that Thomas was trying to get away with murder.
    City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2023
  • The couple’s suite takes on a sophisticated vibe with warm green curtains adding color.
    Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2024
  • For the watch aficionado Those who sport stylish timepieces will no doubt appreciate a sophisticated place to store their watch while on the road.
    Karen I. Chen, wsj.com, 17 Nov. 2023
  • The space where a trunk would have been is used to house a special cooler for the gear box and machinery for the sophisticated adjustable suspension system.
    Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 17 Aug. 2023
  • There are many perks to parting with a grand estate in favor of a sophisticated, high-rise condo in Dallas.
    Allie Beth Allman & Associates, Dallas News, 5 May 2023
  • Her designs are a sophisticated mixture of wool and beads to create luxurious textures.
    Essence, 15 Aug. 2024

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