How to Use complexion in a Sentence

complexion

noun
  • The complexion of the neighborhood has changed over the years.
  • All of the children had healthy complexions.
  • She has a dark complexion.
  • But Kyren Williams changes the whole complexion of the offense.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024
  • But this one injury changes the entire complexion of the AFC East.
    Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The complexion of things for the buy-buy-buy Padres would change mightily.
    Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2023
  • So just how does the star manage to have a flawless complexion?
    Leah Groth, Health, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Healthy skin means a soft and smooth texture, as well as a complexion that’s firm and tight, and even in color.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Seal it in with a moisturizer for a fresh complexion in the AM.
    Anneke Knot, wsj.com, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The result is a clearer, smoother, and brighter complexion.
    Garrett Munce, menshealth.com, 21 Apr. 2023
  • The suspect is described as a middle-aged man, who is white with a tan or dark complexion.
    Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 27 June 2023
  • Slather it on for twenty minutes once a week and then rinse it off to reveal a brighter, tighter complexion.
    Danielle Blundell, Women's Health, 16 June 2023
  • What that means: smoother, softer skin and a brighter overall complexion.
    Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 July 2023
  • Adding the best blush sticks to your makeup routine is an easy, travel-friendly way to add a rosy glow to your complexion.
    Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2023
  • Funny how a season’s complexion can change in a matter of hours.
    Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2023
  • Your skin's complexion also plays a role in how retinol performs.
    Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 18 May 2023
  • The actress showed off her flawless complexion en route to Coachella last week.
    Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 28 Apr. 2023
  • At its core, blush is supposed to evoke a healthy and radiant complexion.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2024
  • My complexion was pore-less, my lashes were lengthened, but my brows looked meh.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2024
  • In the quest for a smoother, brighter complexion, learning how to get rid of bags under the eyes can feel like an intimidating task.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The unknown person is described as a female with a light complexion and a medium build.
    Jay Valle, NBC News, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Earth, in most renderings, is a smooth sphere with a glossy complexion—a blue marble, as pictures snapped from space have shown us.
    Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 10 July 2023
  • Nonetheless, these razors get the job done and provide a close shave along the complexion for a silky, smooth, hairless finish.
    Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Integration wasn’t available to me as someone who doesn’t have the lighter complexion and thin body that Joyce had.
    Hazlitt, 3 May 2023
  • The suspect is described by police as being upward of 6 feet tall and having a thin build with a dark complexion.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 4 May 2023
  • Each year the trend for beautifully dewy complexions gets a mini glow-up.
    Elle Turner, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2024
  • Miami provides a chance to change the complexion of CU’s resume.
    Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Pro tip: Factor in face shape and complexion when selecting your frames.
    Katie Toussaint, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The appearance of our skin felt clean, refreshed, and hydrated, with a brighter and more even complexion overall.
    Dhara Patel, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2023
  • The issue, Castro said, is one that encompasses much more than the complexion of a workforce.
    Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2023

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