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as in cosmopolitan
having a wide and refined knowledge of the world especially from personal experience
a surprisingly sophisticated and widely traveled child
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as in intricate
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated
a very sophisticated machine that is a marvel of modern design
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as in graceful
having or showing very polished and worldly manners
a sophisticated gentleman, he is a welcomed guest at dinner parties all over town
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as in detailed
made or done with great care or with much detail
a sophisticated plan for totally redesigning the city's complicated traffic patterns
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as in complicated
to make complex or difficult
there's no need to sophisticate something that is beautiful in its simplicity
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as in diluted
to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances
vanilla extract that has been sophisticated with corn syrup
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Recent Examples of sophisticated
Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2025
The notes are primarily in the wheelhouse of sophisticated and high-net-worth investors due to their complexity.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 2 June 2025
Buying these tools outright can cost anywhere from $500 for basic models to over $30,000 for a larger, more sophisticated one, not including maintenance or transportation.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025
Modern manufacturing already relies on robotics, computer vision, predictive maintenance and sophisticated supply chain optimization.
—Richard Lebovitz, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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The officials said the blitz was highly sophisticated, and that the Pentagon is unsure whether the quadcopter drones, which were prepositioned in Russia in cabins and then offloaded into trucks, were piloted or autonomous.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2025
The notes are primarily in the wheelhouse of sophisticated and high-net-worth investors due to their complexity.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 2 June 2025
Buying these tools outright can cost anywhere from $500 for basic models to over $30,000 for a larger, more sophisticated one, not including maintenance or transportation.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025
Modern manufacturing already relies on robotics, computer vision, predictive maintenance and sophisticated supply chain optimization.
—Richard Lebovitz, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sophisticated
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Despite the change in government, Hong Kong was still portrayed as a vibrant, cosmopolitan trading hub after the handover of the territory.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
6 June 2025
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Khartoum was a little more cosmopolitan, but Arabs unquestionably held the power in the capital.—
Nicolas Niarchos,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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The intricate scrollwork along the bottom gives it the nouveau feel, but the bow at the top reads modern.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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All are fodder for her intricate textile works, a parallel practice to her floral-design studio.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2025
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The graceful bridge overlooking the water lily ponds has been the setting of thousands of group photos over the years.—
Bonnie Gross,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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This graceful spurge can be planted in mixed containers or grown as a ground cover in full sun or light shade.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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Diary entries written by Luigi Mangione reveal the now 27-year-old’s detailed thinking before the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year, a new court filing shows.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Create a detailed picture of how my mornings could be different.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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How To Use Apple Cider Vinegar To Clean Apple cider vinegar, sometimes referred to as ACV, should always be diluted for cleaning purposes.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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As the water diluted the stains, the fabric faded to a soft pink.—
Rebecca Ruth Gould,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2025
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With the longer battery life, lighter design and smart safety features, this jetpack is definitely for anyone looking to make their underwater adventures more exciting.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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Moreover, waving the flag of a foreign country isn’t prideful, or politically smart in the least.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Since then, however, there have been new revelations in their complicated family dynamics.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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But every one of those steps was much more complicated for abelian surfaces.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
2 June 2025
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Whatever one believes, violence for political ends has no place in a civilized society.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
3 June 2025
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Exile away from the rest of the civilized federation.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
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“Sophisticated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sophisticated. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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