SOPHISTICATES Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of sophisticate

as in cosmopolitans

a person with the outlook, experience, and manners thought to be typical of big city dwellers sophisticates laughing at people they thought of as hicks

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sophisticates

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sophisticate

as in complexes

to make complex or difficult there's no need to sophisticate something that is beautiful in its simplicity

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as in dilutes

to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances vanilla extract that has been sophisticated with corn syrup

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Recent Examples of sophisticates

Noun

The homeowners, who launched the modern apothecary brand Malin+Goetz in 2004 out of a white-box Manhattan storefront, have settled into life as rural sophisticates. — Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026 Heartland churchgoers, urban sophisticates, football neophytes—everyone got swept up in his will to win. — Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2026 Despite parents’ efforts, allowances aren’t necessarily minting a new generation of financial sophisticates. — Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2025

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Noun

Eylan also puts its own spin on classic cocktails including old-fashioneds, Manhattans and cosmopolitans.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
As long as the overall drink remains sufficiently boozy, cocktails that contain citrus—such as margaritas, daiquiris, and cosmopolitans—can also work well or just require a few slight tweaks.

— Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 13 June 2026

Definition of cosmopolitans

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For Rick Tankersley, the former vice chancellor for research who chaired the commission, that history complicates treating R1 as a signature accomplishment of Gaber’s tenure.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026
Its long history of repairs, however, complicates archaeological dating, Storchan said.

— Michele Chabin, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

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The live feed loads much faster in the Birdbuddy app thanks to a new instant wake-up feature.

— Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026
These improvements are intended to help military forces transport larger loads more efficiently and support operational demands across a range of environments.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of loads

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Or from locking up Mick Cronin through 2030, even though UCLA’s prickly basketball coach embarrasses the university annually and hasn’t reached a Sweet 16 since 2023.

— Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Now the technology embarrasses an umpire even more than a player could, and what’s the recourse?

— Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026

Definition of embarrasses

Verb

Someone slaps a strip of medical tape across their lips, promises you deeper sleep, fewer snores and a sharper jawline by morning, then cuts to a dreamy sunrise shot.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
Nonetheless, housing is another issue that cuts across national borders.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of cuts

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The dispute unfolds as Russia intensifies attacks across Ukraine and as Kyiv presses Western allies for more interceptors, while new diplomatic efforts seek to end the war.

— Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
If the war with Iran intensifies again, foreign executives will be reluctant to even visit Saudi Arabia, let alone invest in it.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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