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as in cosmopolitan
having a wide and refined knowledge of the world especially from personal experience
a surprisingly sophisticated and widely traveled child
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as in intricate
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated
a very sophisticated machine that is a marvel of modern design
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as in graceful
having or showing very polished and worldly manners
a sophisticated gentleman, he is a welcomed guest at dinner parties all over town
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as in detailed
made or done with great care or with much detail
a sophisticated plan for totally redesigning the city's complicated traffic patterns
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as in complicated
to make complex or difficult
there's no need to sophisticate something that is beautiful in its simplicity
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as in diluted
to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances
vanilla extract that has been sophisticated with corn syrup
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Recent Examples of sophisticated
Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
Sunnybrook homes are built for modern lifestyles, with open-concept floor plans that balance everyday functionality and sophisticated design.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 20 July 2025
That's the rationale behind stealth technology and missile countermeasures, which have become increasingly sophisticated over the years.
—New Atlas, 20 July 2025
Bags, clutches and hats show extra style and keep looks sophisticated.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
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But in recent years, homegrown titles – in genres from action and sci-fi to romance and animation – have increasingly outpaced Western films, a pivot fueled by rising cultural pride, more sophisticated storytelling and rapid technological progress.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
Sunnybrook homes are built for modern lifestyles, with open-concept floor plans that balance everyday functionality and sophisticated design.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 20 July 2025
That's the rationale behind stealth technology and missile countermeasures, which have become increasingly sophisticated over the years.
—New Atlas, 20 July 2025
Bags, clutches and hats show extra style and keep looks sophisticated.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sophisticated
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The cosmopolitan nature of the club has been clear.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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When Water Tower Place opened its cosmopolitan doors in 1975, the audacious notion was that all of the upscale delights of a suburban shopping center could be replicated on prime Magnificent Mile real estate by a building that soared 74 stories on a tight urban footprint.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 July 2025
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Anne Hathaway wears an intricate scarf and shades on the set of The Devil Wears Prada 2 in New York City on July 25.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Nearby, Peacock Alley Lounge—the beating heart of the hotel–now feels more like a salon, with musicians playing nightly and guests craning for a closer look at the intricate ceiling.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
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The maxi gown featured a relaxed turtleneck, a bold red lily print and graceful draping down the length of her body.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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With sculpted foliage and large, graceful blooms, Japanese anemones make a lovely tall groundcover or masing in mixed borders.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
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In the case of Venus in Gemini squaring Mars in Virgo, imagine craving a spontaneous road trip (Gemini) but insisting on a detailed itinerary (Virgo).—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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In a recent presentation at Salesforce's London DX conference, one session showed how AI can look at a Salesforce configuration, draw the process diagrams for an area and then identify agentic use cases based on a detailed framework.—
Ian Gotts,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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How To Use Apple Cider Vinegar To Clean Apple cider vinegar, sometimes referred to as ACV, should always be diluted for cleaning purposes.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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As the water diluted the stains, the fabric faded to a soft pink.—
Rebecca Ruth Gould,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2025
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If you’re just getting started with rebounding and want something compact and easy to use (that doesn’t cost a small fortune), here’s a smart entry point.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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If your primary goal is to maximize workspace while ensuring your computer can grow with your needs, a mini-PC paired with a quality monitor is a smarter, longer-lasting solution.—
Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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Experts say this order – and others like it – ignores existing science that shows the issue is much more complicated.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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The distinction between a studio apartment and a one-bedroom apartment is quite simple, but understanding why the former can be a better option than the latter is slightly more complicated.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
21 July 2025
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This is far, far beneath the dignity of a civilized society.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Honoring and showing gratitude to those who step up to help others regardless of their origins is one sign of a civilized society that recognizes the worth of all human beings.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 July 2025
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“Sophisticated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sophisticated. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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