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
His music, stuffed with live instrumentation and harmonic sophistication, is suffused with the sound and spirit of Sly Stone, Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix and Marvin Gaye, among many others.
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Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
All the scents have a woody sophistication, and Pins & Needles captures pine in a beautifully balsamic niche.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
The heart of Marion, that mix of sophistication, playfulness, and connection, will always remain.
—Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
While critics have been cool thus far, Academy voters are likely to pick up on the film’s sophistication, which Garrett teased out from years in the performing arts and film industry.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2025
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Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
All the scents have a woody sophistication, and Pins & Needles captures pine in a beautifully balsamic niche.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
The heart of Marion, that mix of sophistication, playfulness, and connection, will always remain.
—Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
While critics have been cool thus far, Academy voters are likely to pick up on the film’s sophistication, which Garrett teased out from years in the performing arts and film industry.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sophistication
complexity
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Analysts and financial experts have observed this growing trend among younger clients navigating the complexities of financial planning.—
Mark Davis,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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And imagining a world without our complexities and maladies was spirit expanding.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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