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
Subtle candy stripe references nod to nostalgic holiday traditions while maintaining a sense of understated sophistication.
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Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
But the growth since then has been undeniable in more ways than one, including production sophistication, vocal refinement, and especially in her stage presence.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
For all its technological sophistication, Starlink cannot bypass DR Congo’s device affordability challenge, making mobile operators essential partners in any meaningful digital inclusion strategy.
—Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Recruiters also have been grappling with the growing fake IT worker scheme, which has grown in sophistication thanks to deepfake technology.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
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Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
But the growth since then has been undeniable in more ways than one, including production sophistication, vocal refinement, and especially in her stage presence.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
For all its technological sophistication, Starlink cannot bypass DR Congo’s device affordability challenge, making mobile operators essential partners in any meaningful digital inclusion strategy.
—Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Recruiters also have been grappling with the growing fake IT worker scheme, which has grown in sophistication thanks to deepfake technology.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sophistication
complexity
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Beijing has not ruled out using force to take control of the island and has ramped up the frequency and complexity of its military drills around Taiwan in recent years.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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Many initiatives falter not because the technology fails, but because leadership underestimates the complexity and ongoing nature of AI work.—
Kathleen Walch,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Sophistication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sophistication. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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