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
Key elements across these looks are healthy, glossy hair, soft volume, and classic styling details that evoke heritage, confidence, and understated sophistication.
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Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
In 2012, a single Type 45 protected the skies over the whole of southern England during the London Olympics, showing the level of their sophistication.
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David Szondy
july 01,
New Atlas,
1 July 2026
Historians had long known that Washington operated a distillery through surviving records, but the archaeological excavation revealed the scale and sophistication of the operation.
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Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Colocousis said people who think scam victims like him are gullible idiots don’t understand the sophistication of criminal organizations behind online fraud.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sophistication
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
In 2012, a single Type 45 protected the skies over the whole of southern England during the London Olympics, showing the level of their sophistication.
—
David Szondy
july 01,
New Atlas,
1 July 2026
Historians had long known that Washington operated a distillery through surviving records, but the archaeological excavation revealed the scale and sophistication of the operation.
—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Colocousis said people who think scam victims like him are gullible idiots don’t understand the sophistication of criminal organizations behind online fraud.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sophistication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sophistication
complexity
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Three extraordinary new books, published this year, shed light on the brilliance and complexity of Morrison’s life and work, and place her as an American eminence, a visionary who saw fiction as a means through which to recast her country’s story.
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The story explores family trauma, friendship, healing and the complexities of navigating life as a Black woman.
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