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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Therein lies the other critical element of the equation: a lack of pretense and fuss which does not forsake sophistication.
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Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
These dresses exude sophistication and are perfect for various occasions, from fall weddings to meetings and dinners out.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
Liya is wearing an iconic jumpsuit; Dayna and Kelsey are super-cute; and Whitney, the newest in the collection, is the picture of sophistication.
—Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
Part of that sophistication is recognizing what a stakeholder actually needs.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
These dresses exude sophistication and are perfect for various occasions, from fall weddings to meetings and dinners out.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
Liya is wearing an iconic jumpsuit; Dayna and Kelsey are super-cute; and Whitney, the newest in the collection, is the picture of sophistication.
—Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
Part of that sophistication is recognizing what a stakeholder actually needs.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for sophistication
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“Sophistication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sophistication. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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