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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Decked out in a prestigious neighborhood of Inwood Park, the four-bedroom, four-bathroom residence is a model of sophistication with designer finishes from floor to ceiling.
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Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2025
The name stuck, and today, Baton Rouge serves double duty as a college town and Louisiana’s capital, enjoying a blend of sophistication and joie di vivre wrapped up in a rich cultural history.
—Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2025
As cyberattacks grow in sophistication and IT environments become more complex, traditional access control methods are no longer enough.
—Jagadeesh Kunda, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
But, all the sophistication around me inspired me to step up my game.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
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Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2025
The name stuck, and today, Baton Rouge serves double duty as a college town and Louisiana’s capital, enjoying a blend of sophistication and joie di vivre wrapped up in a rich cultural history.
—Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2025
As cyberattacks grow in sophistication and IT environments become more complex, traditional access control methods are no longer enough.
—Jagadeesh Kunda, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
But, all the sophistication around me inspired me to step up my game.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Sophistication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sophistication. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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