How to Use sophisticated in a Sentence

sophisticated

adjective
  • She was a sophisticated and well-traveled woman.
  • Her knitting technique is more sophisticated than mine.
  • The founders who will come out ahead are not the ones with the most sophisticated tools.
    — Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
  • Her loose locks, smoky eye, and nude lip set off the sophisticated style.
    — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 30 Mar. 2022
  • In that sense, both the town and the house are quite sophisticated.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
  • Dubai has built one of the world’s most sophisticated non-oil economies.
    — Judah Taub, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Her hair was styled in a sophisticated updo for both looks.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The sophisticated rooms and suites feel like home, with plush couches and beds.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 2 July 2026
  • The teak base grounds the look in something that’s light and airy, but still sophisticated.
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The high mock-neck gives it a sophisticated touch, and the adjustable waist belt adds shape to your mid.
    — Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • The luxe finish and nude base keeps these sophisticated yet bold.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The set will bring a homey yet sophisticated style to any backyard or patio space.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 13 July 2024
  • Adding a stone firepit is an easy way to upgrade your outdoor space with a more sophisticated look.
    — Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
  • This type of shoe goes well with airy midi skirts in linen or cotton for a fresh and sophisticated look.
    — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2026
  • To give your cowboy boots a more sophisticated twist, try a matching set or suit.
    — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 20 May 2026
  • Its dark and neutral color will add a sophisticated touch to any decor style.
    — Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Made from wool and alpaca, this warm fair isle sweater vest is a sophisticated accent.
    — Sam Peters, ELLE, 26 Oct. 2022
  • While many greens can skew yellow or murky, its blue base keeps the color clean and sophisticated.
    — Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Those of you looking for a small bag that’s both sophisticated and stylish, look no further.
    — Elizabeth Marino, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Of course, the tricky part with all scams is that scammers are getting more sophisticated.
    — Margaret Littman, Health.com, 24 Nov. 2021
  • Note the short oval shape, which keeps them feeling sophisticated.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The pullover style has a sophisticated notch neckline and side vents for easy movement.
    — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025
  • And while the trend itself has a more sophisticated, uptown kind of vibe, it can be dressed down all the same.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2024
  • What surprised her most in her research was how sophisticated the recipes are.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 June 2026
  • The cut falls just above her shoulders, and her ends were curled inward in a classy, sophisticated style.
    — Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 6 Apr. 2022
  • Wear this open over a little black dress, or buttoned up for a sophisticated day-to-night piece.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Style at the time on how to look sophisticated regardless of age.
    — Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
  • But maybe your early stuff felt sophisticated to you.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
  • There’s something about raffia that can make any item feel that much more sophisticated.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
  • Add a fun brooch to your jacket for an extra-sophisticated touch.
    — Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2026

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