- past participle of sophisticate.
- past tense form of sophisticate.
sophisticated
Example Sentences
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Research into augmentative and alternative communication systems has demonstrated that some dogs can learn to use soundboards that “speak” for the canines and combine concepts in unexpectedly sophisticated ways.
From Slate • Jun. 20, 2026
In Henley’s study, Singapore is the most attractive destination, scoring 79.5 out of 100 because of its “strong rule of law, deep capital markets, political stability, and a sophisticated wealth management ecosystem.”
From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026
All these congregations, Mr. Huling writes, represent “parallel societies with their own sophisticated life-worlds.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
Chowdhury, who was not involved in the Mindgard research, said it was "a game of cat and mouse" - as protections get better, methods to get round them become more sophisticated.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
I was disappointed to miss our traditional family birthday dinner because Mom always picked restaurants that served sophisticated dishes like pomegranate cheesecake and whipped truffle potatoes.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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