How to Use sophistication in a Sentence
sophistication
noun-
All of the men who spoke with NBC News described being in awe of the sophistication of the crimes.
— Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2024 -
This cary-all from The Row has a sense of sophistication with the mix of textures and the jewel tone colors.
— Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2022 -
The dark red fringes add a touch of sophistication, fun, and movement, too.
— Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2024 -
There are not many patterns that boast the level of sophistication the way the Prince of Wales check does.
— Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 7 Jan. 2023 -
The pair have mastered the art of low-key date-night sophistication.
— Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2022 -
For the then-nine-year-old, the styles of the era seemed like the epitome of adult sophistication and confidence.
— Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 11 Jan. 2022 -
In fact, the best watch boxes are smart and tasteful, adding a touch of sophistication to any room.
— Bernd Fischer, Men's Health, 23 Nov. 2022 -
Tangy goat cheese in the frosting and a hint of cocoa and pepper in the cake add a depth and sophistication to this carrot cake.
— Sunset Magazine, 11 Nov. 2022 -
The floral texture adds a hint of fun but the high waist brings sophistication.
— Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024 -
Pair them with colored tights or mid-rise jeans to add sophistication and prep to your look.
— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024 -
With a front pleat and high-rise cut, these Brunello pants are the picture of sophistication.
— Town & Country, 9 Mar. 2023 -
Rent a tent for the day to add shade and sophistication, and use a few of our colorful outdoor party decor ideas to dress up the area.
— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2023 -
In the front, the peek-a-boo cut-out is accompanied by double o-rings for a touch of fun and sophistication.
— Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2023 -
These are the primates that would later grow in size and sophistication, spreading all over the globe.
— Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 21 Nov. 2023 -
The scam itself isn’t new, but the level of sophistication has evolved.
— Tatiana Siegel, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2022 -
And that takes a lot of sophistication and planning to mitigate that and get that right.
— David Pogue, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2024 -
The beauty looks in the streets of Paris exuded an air of trés chic sophistication during the run of fashion events for the day.
— Stixx Mathews, Essence, 29 Sep. 2024 -
But how could the U.S. make the leap to Italian-level sophistication?
— D. T. Max, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2024 -
But the cuts over the past two weeks have been more targeted and appear to show a greater level of sophistication.
— Babak Dehghanpisheh, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2022 -
Saffron and suede lend an extra dose of sophistication to the juice.
— Jihan Forbes, Allure, 20 Apr. 2022 -
But dynamic sophistication isn't the be-all and end-all of cars in this segment.
— Barry Winfield, Car and Driver, 16 Aug. 2023 -
Swap white trim for black, and voilà, a salon of sophistication.
— Yelena Moroz Alpert, WSJ, 16 Mar. 2022 -
Wild mushrooms and a dash of white wine add some sophistication to this down-home comfort food.
— Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2023 -
There’s never been a better time to embrace the sophistication of a black room.
— Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 15 Aug. 2023 -
The base is grounded with wood, moss and musk to add a bit of sophistication to an otherwise playful scent.
— Kristin Corpuz, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 June 2022 -
Here are two homes that should be on your radar if sophistication and luxury are on your wish list.
— Dallas News, 4 Dec. 2022 -
If anything, there's just more of a sophistication to her.
— Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 13 Jan. 2022 -
If anything, there’s just more of a sophistication to her.
— Marc Malkin, Variety, 8 Dec. 2021 -
Its gold brass finish adds a touch of sophistication to any space, making this lamp double as a piece of decor.
— Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024 -
Such over-the-top pieces aren’t for wallflowers, or even the typical watch enthusiast, but there’s no denying the sophistication of their calibers.
— Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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