1. people who are knowledgeable about culture, fashion, and worldly matters
Usage: plural of sophisticate

1. makes more complex, refined, or developed
Usage: third person singular present tense
2. makes someone less innocent or naive through experience
Usage: third person singular present tense

Examples

• The art gallery opening attracted many sophisticates from the city.
• Urban sophisticates often prefer boutique hotels to chain establishments.
• The new software sophisticates the data analysis process significantly.
• Travel sophisticates one’s understanding of different cultures.
• The restaurant caters to sophisticates who appreciate fine dining.
• Modern technology sophisticates our daily communication methods.
• These wine sophisticates can distinguish subtle flavor differences.