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 hotel restaurant, La Fuga, recently unveiled a few new items on its coastal Italian menu, as well as a new summer cocktail menu of uncommon sophistication.
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Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2025
These options all hit mid-calf, offering a touch of instant sophistication that will ace party dressing every time.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 2 July 2025
Once the decor of royalty, tapestries have evolved to bring sophistication and style to today's homes.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
Corbin sang tearfully, with a preternatural elegance and sophistication.
—Eamon Whalen, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
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Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2025
These options all hit mid-calf, offering a touch of instant sophistication that will ace party dressing every time.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 2 July 2025
Once the decor of royalty, tapestries have evolved to bring sophistication and style to today's homes.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
Corbin sang tearfully, with a preternatural elegance and sophistication.
—Eamon Whalen, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for sophistication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sophistication
complexity
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As Ernest Burkhart, a simple-minded man manipulated to do unspeakable things, DiCaprio presents his character's moral conflict with complexity.—
Derek Lawrence,
EW.com,
13 July 2025
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However, depending on the scale of games, concentrating these matches into a limited number of venues may add complexity around coordinating TV broadcast timings, match sequencing, fan transportation logistics, and stadium turnaround times.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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“Sophistication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sophistication. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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