as in complexity
the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects
the engine's sophistication requires that all repairs be done by an experienced mechanic
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Recent Examples of sophistication
The fact that criminals would seek to take advantage of an old man’s lack of sophistication about the workings of the internet galled Tejasvi.
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
As the capacity and sophistication of such technologies has grown, so has their reach.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors said several aggravating factors are alleged in the criminal complaint against Mays, including crimes involving a particularly vulnerable victim and those involving a high degree of planning and sophistication.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In 2009, the original Magellano 74 pioneered the crossover between adventure and sophistication in what was a very traditional trawler market.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
As the capacity and sophistication of such technologies has grown, so has their reach.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors said several aggravating factors are alleged in the criminal complaint against Mays, including crimes involving a particularly vulnerable victim and those involving a high degree of planning and sophistication.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In 2009, the original Magellano 74 pioneered the crossover between adventure and sophistication in what was a very traditional trawler market.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sophistication
complexity
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Students who learn to navigate real-world complexity—whether through apprenticeships, startups, or hands-on projects—may end up better prepared.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Even so, the article noted that tips for plumbers should start at about $20 for tasks like drain cleaning but increase with the complexity of the job.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Sophistication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sophistication. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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