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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Set against rolling hills and stunning panoramic views, this estate offers an exceptional blend of sophistication, comfort, and timeless European elegance.
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Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
The remarkable residence at 63 Goddard Avenue has been completely reimagined with a gut renovation, offering a rare combination of Old World sophistication and contemporary comfort.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
That level of rhetorical sophistication was missing from all of his previous congressional addresses.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
The increasing sophistication of cyber threats demands that leaders proactively safeguard their organizations, data and stakeholders.
—Anri Amir David, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
The remarkable residence at 63 Goddard Avenue has been completely reimagined with a gut renovation, offering a rare combination of Old World sophistication and contemporary comfort.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
That level of rhetorical sophistication was missing from all of his previous congressional addresses.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
The increasing sophistication of cyber threats demands that leaders proactively safeguard their organizations, data and stakeholders.
—Anri Amir David, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Sophistication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sophistication. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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