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sophistication

[suh-fis-ti-key-shuhn] / səˌfɪs tɪˈkeɪ ʃən /


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The little flavor sachets often marketed with all the sophistication of a church cookbook fundraiser.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

However, the scale and sophistication of the passageway discovered under the Buy 4 Less was particularly notable, prosecutors said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Fashion bible Vogue seemed to agree, saying "Moore has never before so mastered this glamorous aesthetic that goes from timeless sophistication to daring modernity".

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Armenia has some legal tools to counter these threats, he said, but like many countries "they are not yet fully adapted to the scale and sophistication of the threat".

From BBC • May 3, 2026

McCann, meanwhile, was one of the darlings of Madison Avenue, a firm renowned for its creativity and sophistication.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell




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