How to Use sophisticated in a Sentence

sophisticated

adjective

• She was a sophisticated and well-traveled woman.
• Her knitting technique is more sophisticated than mine.
• At the start of the 2010s, smartphones weren’t sophisticated at all.
  — Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 9 May 2023
• And while the trend itself has a more sophisticated, uptown kind of vibe, it can be dressed down all the same.
  — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2024
• For the evening, the actress showed off her sophisticated style in a monochrome look straight from the runway.
  — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 May 2023
• His sophisticated touches for The Spa prove to be just as stylish.
  — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2023
• Your go-to fall outfit My style in the fall is relaxed and sophisticated.
  — Talia Abbas, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2023
• The notes are earthy and warm—more plant, less bong water—the sophisticated and adult version of toking.
  — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
• The stylish wooden shelf on the top gives this hamper a sophisticated look, so it can even be rolled in as a side table.
  — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2024
• The sapphires add a little sparkle while the chain subtly catches the light for a chic and sophisticated look.
  — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 2 May 2023
• Ahead of the event, Lima wore a sleek and sophisticated gray trouser and shirt set with a matching coat.
  — Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2024
• Over the next 49 years, New York’s subway system became one of the most sophisticated and sprawling in the world.
  — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2023
• At the same time, Austin indicated, such sophisticated weapons don’t just come out of the box ready to use.
  — Karoun Demirjian, Washington Post, 24 July 2022
• The feel here is serene and sophisticated, but without airs.
  — Tracey Minkin, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2023
• The sheer scope of the storytelling and the sophisticated world-building is awe-inspiring on the big screen.
  — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
• The book is about the basics — the big and simple questions of politics — and sophisticated as well.
  — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 7 June 2023
• The set will bring a homey yet sophisticated style to any backyard or patio space.
  — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 13 July 2024
• Add a bit of sophisticated shimmer to your wardrobe with these Garren lug sole loafers from Nine West.
  — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2023
• Enter Email Sign Up Tremblay’s work is a reminder of both the fun of fear and of how sophisticated horror can be.
  — Lisa Papademetriou, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2023
• Those of you looking for a small bag that’s both sophisticated and stylish, look no further.
  — Elizabeth Marino, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2023
• But over the course of the audition process, the director realized that none of the 13-year-olds vying for the part of Evie were as sophisticated as Reed.
  — Carlos Aguilar, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2023
• It’s modern and neutral, warm and cool, and yields a sophisticated ombre effect that goes from cream to a mink brown.
  — Bon Appétit, 26 Oct. 2022
• Coming in green, navy and red, the trio features an embroidered duck design that’s more sophisticated than the one found on the T-shirts.
  — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2022
• This is a thoroughly sophisticated sipper, with notes of caramel, chocolate, and dried fruit on the palate.
  — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2023
• Its dark and neutral color will add a sophisticated touch to any decor style.
  — Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
• The mid-rise and wide-leg silhouette elongates the legs, while the suiting twill fabric is durable and sophisticated.
  — Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
• Few shoes are quite as sophisticated as this Tory Burch pair, which gets a boost of fashion cred with a pointed toe.
  — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 4 Dec. 2022
• Made from wool and alpaca, this warm fair isle sweater vest is a sophisticated accent.
  — Sam Peters, ELLE, 26 Oct. 2022
• The straight-leg silhouette and ankle length give these pants a sophisticated style that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.
  — Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2025
• The dead-on fakes are created with sophisticated equipment and materials that sellers promise will pass muster with eagle-eyed staffers at bars, not to mention marijuana dispensaries.
  — Kaja Andric, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025

Last Updated: 3 Mar 2025