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.
  • Now, with a teenage son and daughter, the couple could tack toward a more sophisticated, lighter look with plenty of light fabrics.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2023
  • The durable wood frame and legs offer a sturdy base, while the upholstered design looks sleek and sophisticated, whether at a desk or a table.
    Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
  • Her signature curls were swept back into a neat updo, giving the star a mature, sophisticated look.
    Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023
  • Those details plus sleek wooden legs create a timeless, sophisticated look.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024
  • The ranch's water comes from its own two wells, but until experts can test them, Sopko said, her team is using one well with a more sophisticated filtration system.
    Aria Bendix, NBC News, 14 Feb. 2023
  • UC Davis also has added a sophisticated camera system that monitors public access.
    Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2023
  • The memory of these models was just not sophisticated enough to capture the complexity and richness of ideas and concepts that arise when sentences are combined into paragraphs and essays.
    Haomiao Huang, Ars Technica, 30 Jan. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • This is a thoroughly sophisticated sipper, with notes of caramel, chocolate, and dried fruit on the palate.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2023
  • The reliance on a female character was novel for a Bud Light ad, as was the more sophisticated premise.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Feb. 2024
  • The menu is a varied mix of the Southern comfort food she was known for and more sophisticated offerings.
    Gabi De La Rosa, Chron, 15 Apr. 2023

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