- past tense form of sophisticate.
- past participle of sophisticate.
sophisticated
Example Sentences
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They arrived with rescue dogs, sophisticated listening devices and cutting tools that can rip through concrete.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026
"Today we have incredibly sophisticated techniques that can map the brain in great detail," Van der Vliet says.
From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026
Hundreds of other nobles, princes and officials likely received similar reports from agents across the empire, forming one of the early modern world's most sophisticated information networks.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
Its simple, optimistic message — polished with the help of BP’s sophisticated public relations expertise — had an irresistible allure.
From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026
As Ralph had grown more sophisticated from listening to children, he came to understand that children moved.
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
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