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as in cosmopolitan
having a wide and refined knowledge of the world especially from personal experience
a surprisingly sophisticated and widely traveled child
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as in intricate
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated
a very sophisticated machine that is a marvel of modern design
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as in graceful
having or showing very polished and worldly manners
a sophisticated gentleman, he is a welcomed guest at dinner parties all over town
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as in detailed
made or done with great care or with much detail
a sophisticated plan for totally redesigning the city's complicated traffic patterns
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as in complicated
to make complex or difficult
there's no need to sophisticate something that is beautiful in its simplicity
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as in diluted
to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances
vanilla extract that has been sophisticated with corn syrup
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Recent Examples of sophisticated
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025
For many students, allegiance to Palestine was less about a sophisticated understanding of geopolitical realities and more about aligning with a prescribed moral stance shaped not by historical analysis but by the relentless cultural conditioning of radical empathy.
—Kevin Waldman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
This minimalist pairing keeps things sophisticated while still feeling casual.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 3 Apr. 2025
In a world of increasingly frequent and sophisticated digital threats, the loss of cybersecurity personnel could weaken America’s defenses against ransomware, espionage, and infrastructure disruption.
—Solange Charas, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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The powder element is more sugared than baby powder, or rather, sophisticated without being juvenile.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025
For many students, allegiance to Palestine was less about a sophisticated understanding of geopolitical realities and more about aligning with a prescribed moral stance shaped not by historical analysis but by the relentless cultural conditioning of radical empathy.
—Kevin Waldman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
This minimalist pairing keeps things sophisticated while still feeling casual.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 3 Apr. 2025
In a world of increasingly frequent and sophisticated digital threats, the loss of cybersecurity personnel could weaken America’s defenses against ransomware, espionage, and infrastructure disruption.
—Solange Charas, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sophisticated
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For nearly a century now The Pierre has never lost its cosmopolitan luster, and Perrine, now re-incarnated with Chef Garofalo, matches that appeal as a restaurant of convincing posh and good taste.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Onward to colorful, cosmopolitan Dallas, through Austin (home of the University of Texas), and finally to San Antonio, where the legend of the Alamo and the Riverwalk attract people from all over the world.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Mar. 2025
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The film also incorporates an experimental narrative approach called Deaf Point of View, using impressionistic visual photography and intricate sound design to thrust the audience into the Deaf experience.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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True to his word, Sharpe has immersed himself in the craft, mastering everything from tasting notes to the intricate distillation processes in Cognac, France.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Roan often wears her hair down in soft red ringlets letting her bangs fall loose for a naturally graceful, modern look.—
Irene Coltrinari,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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He’s built like a wrestler, but graceful, too, an experienced kickboxer with a trademark, face-smashing spinning back-kick.—
John DeVore,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
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True cut glass is created by artists moving a piece of glass against round blades in detailed patterns.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
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Shah mainly prioritizes user experience, offers trustworthy course reviews, and creates detailed guides to build credibility and trust on the platform.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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The influx of settlers and tourists displaced Native Hawaiians, limited their access to land, and diluted their cultural heritage, according to academics.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
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However, this protein content gets diluted when they're used to make almond milk, as the final product is primarily water.—
Jonathan Purtell,
Verywell Health,
2 Jan. 2025
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The style is a challenge: should their comedy be smart and savvy or broad and easy-going?—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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So slotting in a quick biceps workout to smoke these important players is always a smart choice—especially since this muscle group can easily get neglected.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2025
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Baseball’s a complicated game, but this is not a complicated formula.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Any hedge fund or investment bank with an ability to do some complicated hedges is in a position to jump into the fray.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The lighting is sufficient for patrons to take it all in, and the sound level, despite the size of the room, has been successfully brought down to a civilized level.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Even a hearing on the proposal to arm school staff is equal parts passionate and civilized, as the majority gun-owning constituents don’t all agree that the Second Amendment should extend to the classroom.—
Lauren Wissot,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Sophisticated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sophisticated. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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