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
Every collection carried an effortless sophistication that redefined modern menswear.
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Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Many luxury brands are Eurocentric in their inspiration, yet few reflect African heritage with the same level of sophistication.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
The Russo-Ukrainian war, and the Israel-Iran conflict have both shown that sophistication alone is meaningless if delivered in teaspoon doses.
—Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Schweit said the likelihood of catching those responsible for the latest swatting incidents depends on the sophistication of the effort and the distance of the individual.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
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Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Many luxury brands are Eurocentric in their inspiration, yet few reflect African heritage with the same level of sophistication.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
The Russo-Ukrainian war, and the Israel-Iran conflict have both shown that sophistication alone is meaningless if delivered in teaspoon doses.
—Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Schweit said the likelihood of catching those responsible for the latest swatting incidents depends on the sophistication of the effort and the distance of the individual.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sophistication
complexity
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Peyton doubted that military attorneys would be able to master the complexities of immigration law without that rigorous process.—
Konstantin Toropin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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The best coaches translate complexity into clarity.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Sophistication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sophistication. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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