sophistication
noun
so·phis·ti·ca·tion
sə-ˌfi-stə-ˈkā-shən 
Examples of sophistication in a Sentence
the engine's sophistication requires that all repairs be done by an experienced mechanic
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Lily Moayeri, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2025
Its forest green grid against the earthy background gives this pillow just enough sophistication without veering too far from a bucolic moment.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2025
Designed by the renowned Kelly Wearstler, the Santa Monica Proper is a study in coastal sophistication.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
For Israel, the tactic demonstrated technical sophistication and introduced a new dimension to regional security concerns.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sophistication
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sophistication
noun
so·phis·ti·ca·tion
sə-ˌfis-tə-ˈkā-shən
: the process or result of making impure or weak : adulteration
sophistication of a drug
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