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sophistication

[suh-fis-ti-key-shuhn] / səˌfɪs tɪˈkeɪ ʃən /


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AI has enhanced the speed, scale and sophistication of cyberattacks, and Mythos has elevated these dangers further.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

But its sophistication masks the fact that it’s a more seductive version of the same error.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Experts say this kind of operation on a senior US government official may not take much sophistication to achieve.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

In the world of popular music, especially jazz, the 1930s stand out for their creativity and sophistication, as well as the sheer number of iconic performers and classic tunes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

The very thought of my contacts gave me a feeling of sophistication, of worldliness, which, as I fingered the seven important letters in my pocket, made me feel light and expansive.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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