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Recent Examples of sophistication Businesses aren’t valued at the same multiple regardless of size, sophistication or risk. Robert Gauvreau, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 The innovative all-inclusive cruise line is renowned for sophistication, extraordinary hospitality, personalized service, and access to unusual ports, which underscores its appeal to Tully’s refined clientele. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2026 Ginn highlights that the use of drones for these purposes has grown not only in frequency but also in sophistication. Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026 Many locals have embraced the growing sophistication of their home. Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sophistication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sophistication
complexity
Noun
  • The same goes for the guys, who reveal new layers of complexity in the movie’s later scenes that deepen our perception of them without betraying or undercutting the ugliness that has come before.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026
  • But that was wartime—and the cessation of hostilities generated new complexities.
    Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026

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“Sophistication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sophistication. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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