How to Use sophistication in a Sentence

sophistication

noun
  • This large basket can keep all your odds and ends tucked away with a bit of sophistication.
    — Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2021
  • But, all the sophistication around me inspired me to step up my game.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Pair them with colored tights or mid-rise jeans to add sophistication and prep to your look.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024
  • But how to anchor it all with sharp day-to-day sophistication?
    — Laura Lajiness, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Sep. 2021
  • The tapered oval shape and depth of the dark brown add sophistication.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Get it wrong, and no amount of model sophistication will save you.
    — Ajai Sehgal, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • The pair have mastered the art of low-key date-night sophistication.
    — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2022
  • To recreate the look, opt for a lace dress or blouse for an easy way to add sophistication to any look.
    — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The dark red fringes add a touch of sophistication, fun, and movement, too.
    — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2024
  • 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
  • Swap white trim for black, and voilà, a salon of sophistication.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, WSJ, 16 Mar. 2022
  • Here are two homes that should be on your radar if sophistication and luxury are on your wish list.
    — Dallas News, 4 Dec. 2022
  • The firm works in a variety of styles, all of which share a sense of chic sophistication.
    — Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Wild mushrooms and a dash of white wine add some sophistication to this down-home comfort food.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2023
  • The midi length design of the skirt added even more sophistication to the look.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
  • The floral texture adds a hint of fun but the high waist brings sophistication.
    — Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024
  • In fact, the best watch boxes are smart and tasteful, adding a touch of sophistication to any room.
    — Bernd Fischer, Men's Health, 23 Nov. 2022
  • Saffron and suede lend an extra dose of sophistication to the juice.
    — Jihan Forbes, Allure, 20 Apr. 2022
  • Snow’s street style moment proved that comfort and sophistication can share the same step.
    — Taylor Jean Stephan, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Some homes just have an air of sophistication and customization to them.
    — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
  • But art to him was more than a proxy for cultural sophistication and a fat bank account.
    — Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The scam itself isn’t new, but the level of sophistication has evolved.
    — Tatiana Siegel, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2022
  • And that takes a lot of sophistication and planning to mitigate that and get that right.
    — David Pogue, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2024
  • Its gold brass finish adds a touch of sophistication to any space, making this lamp double as a piece of decor.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
  • Its gold brass finish adds a touch of sophistication to any space, making this lamp double as a piece of decor.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024
  • These are the primates that would later grow in size and sophistication, spreading all over the globe.
    — Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 21 Nov. 2023
  • There was an ease, polish and sophistication to the collection that feels right for these times.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2025
  • But dynamic sophistication isn't the be-all and end-all of cars in this segment.
    — Barry Winfield, Car and Driver, 16 Aug. 2023
  • There’s never been a better time to embrace the sophistication of a black room.
    — Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 15 Aug. 2023
  • You’re told that’s what sophistication is.
    — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 May 2026

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