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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Custom wood furnishings and modern brass fixtures against forest green and white walls nod to contemporary sophistication.
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Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2025
Warmth comes across in polished wood and brass detailing, while velvety textures and deep midnight-blue tones add sophistication.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
Nicknamed Paris of the North for its culture and sophistication, this eclectic city is situated a little over 200 miles above the Arctic Circle.
—Robin Raven, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
France has long derived a portion of its national pride from its culinary sophistication, but during the late 19th century—a time of war and social upheaval, as well as the cultural flowering of the Belle Époque—the issue of food could sometimes be fraught.
—Amy Crawford, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2025
Warmth comes across in polished wood and brass detailing, while velvety textures and deep midnight-blue tones add sophistication.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
Nicknamed Paris of the North for its culture and sophistication, this eclectic city is situated a little over 200 miles above the Arctic Circle.
—Robin Raven, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
France has long derived a portion of its national pride from its culinary sophistication, but during the late 19th century—a time of war and social upheaval, as well as the cultural flowering of the Belle Époque—the issue of food could sometimes be fraught.
—Amy Crawford, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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