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
His sophistication, genuine warmth and multifaceted personality reflect what elegance means today.
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Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
His character proved that Black men could be soft and nurturing while still exuding strength and cool sophistication.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Feb. 2025
Flashes of green enhance the nature theme, while a mix of patterns on the bed ups the sophistication of the space.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
But that’s just a passing thought, because the level of sophistication, the tenderness of thought that Jones has put into these works, could only have been produced by someone who has an eye for, and an understanding of, how life shapes and reshapes us.
—Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2025
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Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
His character proved that Black men could be soft and nurturing while still exuding strength and cool sophistication.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Feb. 2025
Flashes of green enhance the nature theme, while a mix of patterns on the bed ups the sophistication of the space.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
But that’s just a passing thought, because the level of sophistication, the tenderness of thought that Jones has put into these works, could only have been produced by someone who has an eye for, and an understanding of, how life shapes and reshapes us.
—Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sophistication
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“Sophistication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sophistication. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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