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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Recent Examples of sophistication
Wealth levels, access to other income sources such as Social Security, access to retirement accounts at work, personal debt levels and investment sophistication also play important roles.
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Russ Wiles, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
The hackers, believed to work in the service of Russia's FSB intelligence agency, aren't known for their sophistication.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 14 Apr. 2025
Where denim can be more casual, a blazer will add a touch of sophistication to the look.
—Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
The frames are thin all the way around, for a barely-there look that gives you a sense of sophistication.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Russ Wiles, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
The hackers, believed to work in the service of Russia's FSB intelligence agency, aren't known for their sophistication.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 14 Apr. 2025
Where denim can be more casual, a blazer will add a touch of sophistication to the look.
—Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
The frames are thin all the way around, for a barely-there look that gives you a sense of sophistication.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Sophistication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sophistication. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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