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
During the Second Empire, Eugenia made jewelry a central element of her public image and found in Mellerio an ally capable of translating power, sophistication and modernity in pieces of great visual impact.
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Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 25 Jan. 2026
Is Wilson capable of such low-key sophistication?
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
The backstory The Victorian splendor of the Columns Hotel (built in the 1830s) has long been shorthand for a certain type of uptown sophistication in New Orleans.
—Paul Oswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
In her most recent look, however, Taylor turned to old Hollywood sophistication, ironing out her iconic pixie cut into something along the lines of a micro-bob at the opening of the Gymkhana restaurant in Las Vegas.
—Essence, 22 Jan. 2026
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Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 25 Jan. 2026
Is Wilson capable of such low-key sophistication?
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
The backstory The Victorian splendor of the Columns Hotel (built in the 1830s) has long been shorthand for a certain type of uptown sophistication in New Orleans.
—Paul Oswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
In her most recent look, however, Taylor turned to old Hollywood sophistication, ironing out her iconic pixie cut into something along the lines of a micro-bob at the opening of the Gymkhana restaurant in Las Vegas.
—Essence, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sophistication
complexity
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The complexity came with an upside.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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March is always madness, but this month intensifies matters as Mars activates your relationship zone (between March 2 and April 9), bringing complexities, buried desires and unspoken resentments to the surface.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Sophistication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sophistication. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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