as in cosmopolitan
a person with the outlook, experience, and manners thought to be typical of big city dwellers
sophisticates laughing at people they thought of as hicks
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as in to complex
to make complex or difficult
there's no need to sophisticate something that is beautiful in its simplicity
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as in to dilute
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 sophisticate
Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2024
Yet his ideal was not a fresh faced flapper but a sophisticate.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2023
Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2024
Plus, the vegan leather accents, as Oprah mentioned, really sophisticate the piece and pull its colors together.
—Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 28 Nov. 2023
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Noun
Our whole watch staff has been struck by the pale green watches of early 2024, by how the calm color sophisticates and distinguishes a watch without falling into overstatement, ostentation, or bling.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2024
Yet his ideal was not a fresh faced flapper but a sophisticate.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2023
Verb
Rapid digital transformations have sophisticated modern consumers expecting seamless, personalized brand interactions across channels — transient engagements that must delight customers to earn their loyalty.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2024
Plus, the vegan leather accents, as Oprah mentioned, really sophisticate the piece and pull its colors together.
—Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 28 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sophisticate
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Wildlife fanatics flock to Masai Mara for once-in-a-lifetime safaris, beach lovers island-hop through the turquoise waters of the Lamu Archipelago, and cosmopolitans appreciate Nairobi's growing culinary and art scene.Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024
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Just like globalization forced us all to become cosmopolitans (citizens of the universe) by breaking spatial boundaries, the aging of the internet compels us to become archeopolitans—citizens of an archive—by breaking down temporal boundaries.Carl Öhman, TIME, 31 July 2024
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Over-reliance on logos weakens brands over time, just as an over-saturation of stores dilutes their allure.Stéphane JG Girod, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Chlorine beach is an excellent disinfectant for the kitchen but even if it is diluted with water, surfaces should be rinsed before they are used for food preparation.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
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Eventually, things get complicated when Lainy falls for her dream man Josh (Will Forte) and gets caught up in her growing lie.Angel Saunders, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Mixing business and politics can be complicated, as Loeffler soon found out.Dan Alexander, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Having dirtied himself in the catacombs beneath the papacy’s home, our scrappy archaeologist emerges into none other than a resplendent re-creation of the Sistine Chapel.Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
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Arizona Republic Cool weather and the holiday season may seem like the perfect excuse to cozy up by the fire, but too many blazing yule logs can dirty the air and put some of your neighbors at risk.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Minnesota Vikings are locked and loaded to contest the Detroit Lions for the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC on Sunday evening.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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After putting his 7-year-old niece in an upstairs bedroom, Corcoran loaded his semiautomatic rifle and fatally shot his brother, his brother's two friends and Turner.Joseph Dits, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
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These operations are often controlled by cartels and poison the surrounding natural environment with toxic chemicals.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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In 2015, the Tribune reported on a broader phenomenon of lead poisoning plaguing children living in some of the poorest Chicago neighborhoods.Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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Progestin helps prevent pregnancy by thickening cervical mucus, thinning the uterine lining, and inhibiting sperm movement.Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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Homeowners must thin or remove vegetation up to 100 feet from the edge of buildings.Christopher Flavelle, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Likewise, a surprise 25 basis point rate cut by the BOK at its November meeting, enacted before Yoon declared martial law in December, could have cushioned the blow.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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The European Central Bank, for example, is expected to cut rates further in 2025, especially in light of trade risks and global instability.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Sophisticate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sophisticate. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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