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the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
changing the complexion of the department to reflect changing needs
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Recent Examples of complexion
That Trump embraces Musk, an immigrant executive from South Africa, lays bare the true nature of his worldview—complexion, not nationality, determines who belongs in the corridors of power.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Despite the biting cold, show attendees embraced a minimalist approach to beauty, favoring natural, dewy complexions over heavy makeup.
—Stixx Mathews, Essence, 10 Feb. 2025
Elf complexion sponges arranged in Germantown, New York, on July 17, 2023.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
On the contrary, those cast as the leads had light-skin, dark-skin, and every complexion in between.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Despite the biting cold, show attendees embraced a minimalist approach to beauty, favoring natural, dewy complexions over heavy makeup.
—Stixx Mathews, Essence, 10 Feb. 2025
Elf complexion sponges arranged in Germantown, New York, on July 17, 2023.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
On the contrary, those cast as the leads had light-skin, dark-skin, and every complexion in between.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexion
Noun
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Pansies have so much personality, with all kinds of streaks and ruffles, and an incredible color range.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2025
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Opt for a crisp white color palette for the flooring, walls, and ceiling to reflect natural light and give the porch a clean, timeless look.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Heidi Klum is the face of self care brand PosheEra.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
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The adaptive leader integrates I (self), we (others) and it (task and purpose) viewpoints.—
Hylke Faber,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Examine the keypad before use for any inconsistencies in coloring, material, or shape.—
Harrison Jones,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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Others have a darker brown-black coloring with blotchy pinkish stomachs.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2025
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Paint firms, such as Benjamin Moore, have several categories of traditional tones for inspiration.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Moscow has welcomed Trump's more conciliatory tone.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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As for Reacher’s allies, Duffy’s a federal agent with a thick Boston accent who shares a lot of Reacher’s personality quirks.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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So many of them look so bland and lack personality.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
20 Feb. 2025
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As secrets unravel, María begins to question her mother’s true nature—and her own.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2025
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The shambolic nature of his plots has a Scheherazade flavor, a storyteller unfurling a tale bit by bit with no aim other than keeping the reader invested moment-to-moment, failure being the penalty of death.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And Blue voiced the character named Kiara, who is the daughter of both.—
Caché McClay,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Single characters were often far too dominant in many modes (Bunny has been a problem since launch).—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Orbán has remained in power since, winning the elections of 2014, 2018 and 2022, thanks in part to new election laws Fidesz-KDNP introduced with the new constitution.—
Peter Aitken,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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Voters in November rejected Proposition 6, which would have changed the state’s constitution to say it, along with slavery, is not allowed.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Complexion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexion. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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