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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
The formula’s coverage evened out our testers’ skin tones while making their complexions look glowy.
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Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Any redness that typically lives on my skin’s surface was gone, dry patches were much softer and less flaky, and the overall tone of my complexion looked much healthier.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 15 Dec. 2024
The rich, chocolate hue, thanks to mastermind and celebrity hairstylist Tokyo Stylez, complements her radiant complexion.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
Once in the governor's office, the future president quickly changed the complexion of the state workforce, placing Blacks in 40 percent of influential positions, including boosting their number on Georgia boards from three to 53 and appointing the first Black state patrolman.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Any redness that typically lives on my skin’s surface was gone, dry patches were much softer and less flaky, and the overall tone of my complexion looked much healthier.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 15 Dec. 2024
The rich, chocolate hue, thanks to mastermind and celebrity hairstylist Tokyo Stylez, complements her radiant complexion.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
Once in the governor's office, the future president quickly changed the complexion of the state workforce, placing Blacks in 40 percent of influential positions, including boosting their number on Georgia boards from three to 53 and appointing the first Black state patrolman.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexion
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Broad-leaved and needled evergreen shrubs are the workhorses of winter, providing enduring structure and color.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2025
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Pelton and Victor got to work, cooking strips of the smoky meat in various ways to achieve the different colors and consistencies needed.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA TODAY,
11 Jan. 2025
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Two of the Chiefs’ 2023 postseason opponents, the Miami Dolphins and 49ers, were shells of their former selves this year and missed the playoffs.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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Is there someone who will want to feel small next to a giant redwood with me; savor sunsets; stay up late and drive out of the city to watch meteor showers; let my icy hands find warmth on their back; duet with me in the car; be with me on the journey of becoming our best selves?—
Erin Jensen,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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Between the lines: Chefs and foodies have long prized local eggs for their superior taste and rich coloring — an appetizing look factory farms can cheat-replicate with turmeric in the feed.—
Anna Spiegel,
Axios,
9 Jan. 2025
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The new species was identified by its DNA, coloring, head shape, teeth and jaws, body shape and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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This gentle yet effective retinol treatment works wonders for smoothing skin texture and evening out tone, while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on your hands.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
17 Jan. 2025
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When exposed, people with a gluten allergy may experience an itchy rash or hives, often red (slightly darker or lighter depending on skin tone) and inflamed.7 Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a chronic skin condition caused by celiac disease.—
Daniel More,
Verywell Health,
17 Jan. 2025
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Part of what was fun about working on this project was really living in her personality for the length of a movie.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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But players like Edelman and Gronkowski still found ways to let their personalities show.—
Jason Jones,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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Neither are brutal players by nature, nor is Logan Stanley who’s been Winnipeg’s most consistent attempt at a third-pairing left defenceman.—
Murat Ates,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Still, the cardiac nature of the tightrope-walking Chiefs produced its share of doubters.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Why is the company keeping Adam Scott's character Mark, specifically, under surveillance?—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
15 Jan. 2025
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Not many non-performing contemporary songwriters are quite interesting enough to sustain a 90-minute documentary, but then, not many are Diane Warren, one of the great characters of modern Hollywood.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2025
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As the conversation of national identity burgeons, Canadians have the opportunity to choose how their country will function in the future and how the Canadian constitution is best structured to meet modern democratic expectations of the people.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Greenland became self-governed in 2009, and a change to its ownership or legal status would require an amendment to the Danish constitution, according to Reuters.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Complexion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexion. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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